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- Highest Paid Occupations in Construction in 2025The median wage of payroll workers in construction was $61,370 in 2025, with the top 25% earning at least $83,480. In comparison, the U.S. median annual wage was $50,980, while the highest paid 25% earned at least $80,520.
- Top OSHA Violations of 2025; No Increase in Penalties for 2026In 2025, improper fall protection was once again the most-cited violation of OSHA jobsite rules. A failure to protect against falls also featured prominently in three other violations in the top 10.
- Public and Private Partnerships Jumpstart Hawai’i Workforce ProgramsSupported by government, community and private partners, the Building Industry Association of Hawai'i will soon lead its 10th workforce development training cohort to prepare individuals for careers in the local residential construction industry.
- How Builders Can Close the ‘Expectation Gap’ to Boost Referrals and Increase SalesAcross the home building and remodeling industry, a significant portion of referral business is lost — not because of poor construction quality, but because client expectations are not clearly established.
- Economic Uncertainty Slows Single-Family Construction Across All GeographiesSingle-family home construction declined across all geographic regions in the first quarter of 2026 due to economic uncertainty, high material costs and elevated interest rates, while multifamily construction showed growth in most areas, according to the latest findings from the NAHB Home Building Geography Index (HBGI).
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- Mortgage Rates Increase Further as Inflation Remains ElevatedMortgage rates continued to increase in May as inflation accelerated. According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.41% in May, up 7 basis points (bps) over April. Since the conflict in the Middle East began, the 30-year mortgage rate has increased by 36 basis points. The average 15-year rate averaged 5.76% in May, […]
- Highest Paid Occupations in Construction in 2025The median wage of payroll workers in construction was $61,370 in 2025, with the top 25% earning at least $83,480. In comparison, the U.S. median annual wage was $50,980, while workers in the top quartile (the highest paid 25%) earned at least $80,520. These estimates come from the latest release of the Bureau of Labor […]
- House Price Appreciation by State and Metro Area in the First Quarter of 2026U.S. house prices continued to rise in the first quarter of 2026, but appreciation slowed markedly from the rapid pace seen during the pandemic-era housing boom. Higher mortgage rates, persistent affordability challenges, and softer demand weighed on price growth nationally. At the same time, local market conditions varied considerably. Some states and metropolitan areas continued […]
- State-Level Employment Situation: April 2026State labor market conditions remained generally positive in April, with most states recording employment gains despite signs of moderating national job growth. Construction employment also posted modest gains across much of the country, while unemployment rates continued to vary widely by state, reflecting differences in regional economic conditions and labor market strength. In April, nonfarm […]
- Slight Increase for Construction Job OpeningsThe number of open positions in the construction sector edged higher in April, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). The current level of open jobs is down measurably from three years ago due to declines in construction activity, particularly in housing. Recent gains for nonresidential construction have not fully […]
