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.
Contech Company Cyvl Uses Vehicle-Mounted AI Sensors to Collect Fresh Data for Some of America’s Biggest Cities
What started as an idea from an 18-year-old engineering student transformed into one of the nation’s leading companies in civil infrastructure analytics in a matter of years. Today, Cyvl is paving the way for data collection and infrastructure development in cities like Atlanta, Nashville and beyond.
Private Nonresidential Construction Spending Slides Again in May
Spending was up on a monthly basis in 11 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories.
When Construction Backlog Thins, Fast Project Starts Win
Your current construction project can and will act as a report card for winning future work.
