Raleigh remains one of the fastest-growing construction markets in the US, and 2026 is showing real demand, especially in nonresidential, data center, and industrial work. North Carolina has roughly 286,000 construction jobs statewide, and nationally we're still seeing about 300,000+ unfilled openings. That tight labor supply means qualified PMs, estimators, superintendents, and project engineers are genuinely in demand here. The backlog is healthy at 8.8 months, so contractors have work lined up. What's shifting: residential construction is softer in pockets, but data centers and specialized industrial projects are driving placements. Wage growth is running 4.3-4.4% year-over-year. If you're a senior-level construction professional, Raleigh is a strong market right now. If you're hiring, expect competition for talent, but our network has candidates placed consistently across commercial, civil, and industrial verticals at $130K, $250K+ base depending on role and experience.