Construction Futures: September 2024 Economic Roundup
Let the rate cuts commence! What the Fed's latest lowering means for the industry, plus ABC's latest Construction Confidence Index.
Construction Input Prices Inch Up in August, but Lower Than 1 Year Ago
Relief may be in sight for contractors, with construction prices down almost a full percentage point over the past year and a promising chance for a rate-drop from the Fed in September.
Nonresidential Construction Spending Dips 0.2% in July
With construction materials prices going up, correlation may be causation when it comes to construction spending going down in the nonresidential markets.
Construction Materials Prices Increase in July for First Time Since April
Job openings might be going down, but prices now seem to be going up—for the first time in a quarter. What does that mean for the industry as budget season approaches?
Construction Futures: August 2024 Economic Roundup
Construction Futures is ABC's monthly economic roundup for contractors—now published by Construction Executive.
Inflation Flashback: How 2023 Inflation Numbers Are Affecting the Industry in 2024
Inflation numbers are statistically cooling this year, but people aren't feeling much relief—and it may be due to last year's lagging effects.
ICYMI: Key Takeaways From Construction Executive’s 2024 Mid-Year Economic Update and Forecast
Basu explains why 2024 inflation numbers aren't feeling as good as they're looking. Plus—take a sneak peek into the start of 2025 and the possibility of recession.
Top Three Trends That Will Continue to Impact Construction Through 2024
The second half of 2024 is likely to present the same problems to the construction industry—supply-chain issues, labor shortages and more—but you can approach them with different solutions.
