60+ construction statistics, benchmarks and trends for 2026

A compilation of 60+ construction industry statistics across market conditions, technology adoption, and financial management to help professionals benchmark performance heading into the second half of 2026. Key figures include a U.S. shortage of roughly 1.2 million homes, a need for about 740,000 new construction workers annually, 67% of builders reporting slower-than-expected demand in May 2026, 66.7% of builders now using AI, and 35.9% of U.S. builders using Buildertrend for project management.