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 Futures: June 2026 Economic Roundup
What We Learned in June: Construction Shows Small Signs of Momentum, Risks Remain The construction industry has experienced an uptick in hiring and growing backlog in recent months, yet input price escalation and reemerging signs [...]
Construction Futures: May 2026 Economic Roundup
Volatile construction industry markers signal uncertainty for contractors nearing mid-year mark.
Construction Futures: April 2026 Economic Roundup
A healthier job market, stagnant spending and a reopened strait send mixed messages about April's construction economy.
Construction Futures: March 2026 Economic Roundup
The fact that industry momentum was waning before the conflict in Iran sent oil prices and economic uncertainty surging is particularly concerning.
Construction Futures: February 2026 Economic Roundup
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
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
Good news, bad news: The government is back open, but the data doesn't look so good for construction.
