Economy

Wiring the AI Economy: Construction Spending on Data Centers

by Michael D. Bellaman | Mar 26, 2026
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Explosive growth in data center construction is straining labor markets, reshaping policy debates and accelerating technology adoption across the construction industry.

Construction Futures: March 2026 Economic Roundup

by Construction Executive | Mar 26, 2026
Business | Construction Futures | Economy

The fact that industry momentum was waning before the conflict in Iran sent oil prices and economic uncertainty surging is particularly concerning.

Construction Input Prices Surge in February

by ABC | Mar 25, 2026
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February construction input prices are up a modest 1.3%.

How Profit Is Lost Before a Construction Project Even Starts

by Jerry Aliberti | Mar 16, 2026
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Research shows that 74% of projects that start construction prematurely experience significant productivity losses.

Construction Backlog Indicator Rebounds in February, Contractor Confidence Grows

by ABC | Mar 11, 2026
Business | Accounting | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Business Risk | Community | Economy | Finance | Productivity | Project Delivery

After a downward start to the year due to construction job losses and materials price increases, contractor confidence and backlog is back up.

Construction Materials Prices Surge in January, Driven Again by Tariffs

by ABC | Mar 3, 2026
Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Business Risk | Economy | Finance | Project Delivery | Taxes

The tariffs have been struck down, but they are still reeking havoc on construction materials prices.

Construction Futures: February 2026 Economic Roundup

by Construction Executive | Feb 27, 2026
Business | Construction Futures | Economy

Construction employment rebounds, backlog falls and materials prices surge in early 2026, despite still lacking construction economic data due to the government shutdown.

ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Falls to Four-Year Low in January; Contractor Confidence Grows

by ABC | Feb 11, 2026
Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Business Risk | Economy | Productivity | Project Delivery

ABC's Construction Backlog Indicator is tracking a steady decline.