Articles by Alisa Zevin

Layoffs increased this month, suggesting a weakening market, says ABC economist.

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Steel, lumber and energy prices continue to rise.

Layoffs reached lowest number in April since 2022, with labor availability "unlikely to improve in the short term," said ABC economist. 

Residential, public work account for much of the increase. 

Prices for energy, steel lead increases overall, threatening the stability of contractors' project pipelines. 

Data centers continue to account for much of the backlog for large contractors. 

Despite a small increase in hiring, the job market for construction workers remains "subdued," says ABC chief economist Anirban Basu.

Despite soaring prices, construction backlog grew in March.