Woodworking Industry News

Woodworking Industry News

Construction industry must attract 349,000 workers in 2026 despite macroeconomic headwins

The construction industry needs to attract an estimated 349,000 net new workers in 2026 to meet demand for construction services, according to a proprietary model developed and released by Associated Builders and Contractors. In 2027, the industry will need to bring in 456,000 new workers to meet demand as construction spending growth is poised to resume for the first time in years.