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.
Construction Materials Costs Fall With Oil Prices in June
While construction input prices followed oil prices down in June, overall input prices are up year-over-year.
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.
How Contractors Are Shifting Headcount Budgets to Agent Budgets
AI investment hit $211B in 2025. Robotics: $18B. The smart money isn't yet betting on robots swinging hammers, it’s betting on software that runs the back office.
‘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.
Private Nonresidential Construction Spending Slides Again in May
Spending was up on a monthly basis in 11 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories.
Powering Profitability With Connected Construction Workflows
Construction financial management is inherently complex because it’s not just about moving money.
