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.
Damage Control: Major Rebuilds After Major Weather Events
Hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires and more—each of these major weather events comes with different challenges, but they all share one common need: someone who knows how to rebuild.
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.
Construction Executive Named 2024 Folio Award Finalist
Following its award-winning print-magazine redesign, Construction Executive is up for another round of Folio awards—this time for its website redesign and a standout print issue.
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.
Contractor Confidence Tumbles in July, Construction Backlog Unchanged
Volatility in the industry—from job openings to materials prices—is not boding well for ABC's Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index.
