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The Trump administration’s policy shifts present both challenges and opportunities for the construction industry.

The association reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator increased to 8.4 months in January.

The construction industry added fewer jobs in January but on a year-over-year basis, industry employment has increased by 178,000 jobs, an increase of 2.2 percent. 

Economic conditions, record-breaking construction spending and a business-friendly regulatory environment are likely to make 2018 a boom year for the industry.