Construction Backlog Indicator Plummets in July
The South remains the only region with larger backlog than one year ago.
Building on Water: How Central Builders Leveraged Connected Construction to Conquer a Complex Jobsite
Data siloing can cause more than project lag time on complex projects—information blindness and miscommunication can be dire.
Construction Costs Should Stabilize for 2026 Despite Persistent Global Pressures
Barring any unforeseen bearish events in 2026, construction cost inputs are expected to mirror cost escalation in 2025.
Construction Futures: July 2026 Economic Roundup
Construction momentum hits a plateau mid-year, with contractor confidence holding stable despite ups and downs in employment and spending—respectively.
ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Slips, Contractors Remain Confident in June
Contractor confidence waned in June this year, but expectations are still above where they were in the latter half of 2025.
Construction Scheduling vs. Planning: The Industry’s Most Costly Confusion
Just because you're following a schedule, doesn't mean your construction company has a plan.
‘People Love Texas’: Anirban Basu Shares New Data in 2026 Mid-Year Economic Forecast
People are moving to Texas; certified skilled trades workers make more money than those not enrolled in certification programs; and the construction economy is growing slowly but surely.
Construction Companies Can’t Chase Every Proposal With a Weak RFP Approval Process
A weak go/no-go process costs construction firms far more than wasted proposal hours.
