Here is a roundup of the construction stories in the headlines in the Mid-Atantic and Southern states this month.

“This economy can still be characterized as quite strong thanks to its gross domestic product. We will enter 2025 with lots of momentum. For the year, the U.S. economy is expected to grow 2.8%.”

The national construction industry added 8,000 jobs on net in December, according to data released today by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has expanded by 196,000 jobs, or an increase of 2.4%.

National nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.1% in November. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.234 trillion for the month.

While there are universal challenges to progress—fear, complacency and cost—there are also issues that are specific to the construction industry. In this article, we’ll discuss these industry-specific barriers and how you can overcome them to operate more efficiently, drive greater profits and prepare your company for the next phase of growth.

As interest rates finally begin to ease, economists are fairly optimistic about how the overall construction market will fare in the coming year.

The national construction industry added 10,000 jobs on net in November, according to data released today by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has expanded by 211,000 jobs, or an increase of 2.6%.

National nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.4% in October. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.228 trillion for the month.

Trimble® is unveiling a free version of Trimble ProjectSight®, featuring AI and advanced tools that were previously inaccessible to many in the construction industry. This initiative underscores Trimble's strategy to empower contractors of all sizes with connected data and workflows. ProjectSight provides a centralized, real-time solution for managing and sharing project information, including documents and drawings. Contractors use the application to collaborate within their teams and with other contractors, architects, engineers and project owners to gain efficiency and minimize risk.

Running a construction project isn’t just about getting the job done—it’s about making sure you’re turning a profit while keeping things running smoothly. Whether it’s managing your team, keeping costs in check, or preventing delays, every decision counts. Here are five simple, smart moves you can make to keep your profits up and headaches down.