Construction Futures

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.

Construction Futures: January 2026

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

Construction spending and hiring slow while prices and backlog rise. Is this setting a precedent for the rest of the year?

Construction Futures: November 2025

by Construction Executive | Nov 21, 2025
Economy | Business | Construction Futures

Good news, bad news: The government is back open, but the data doesn't look so good for construction.

Construction Futures: October 2025 Economic Roundup

by Construction Executive | Oct 23, 2025
Business | Business Risk | Construction Futures | Economy | Productivity | Project Delivery

Due to the ongoing government shutdown, economic data for the construction industry is slim to none. Here is what can be extrapolated.

Construction Futures: September 2025 Economic Roundup

by Construction Executive | Sep 26, 2025
Business | Construction Futures | Economy

Dwindling jobs, high input prices and an overall economic uncertainty can't keep contractors down.

Construction Futures: August 2025 Economic Roundup

by Construction Executive | Aug 22, 2025
Business | Construction Futures | Economy

Spending, hiring and overall momentum are down across the construction industry for August 2025.

Construction Futures: July 2025 Economic Roundup

by Construction Executive | Jul 28, 2025
Business | Business Development | Construction Futures | Economy | Markets

Construction spending is dwindling yet employment is up; materials prices are increasing while backlog is rebounding.

Construction Futures: June 2025 Economic Roundup

by Construction Executive | Jun 27, 2025
Business | Business Development | Construction Futures | Economy | Finance | Productivity

Could there be more rate cuts than the construction industry originally expected this year?