Construction Futures: November 2025
Good news, bad news: The government is back open, but the data doesn't look so good for construction.
Pre-Shutdown Nonresidential Construction Spending Down in August
Considering nonresidential construction spending was down before the 43-day government shutdown, that does not bode well for numbers when data returns.
ABC Contractor Backlog and Confidence Slip in October
After holding out hope all summer, construction contractor confidence is officially contracting.
The Four Pillars of Construction Consulting: Finance, Human Resources, Technology and Risk Management
Marrying workflows between the field and the office can sometimes be disjointed. Let a construction consultant fill the gaps.
Construction Futures: October 2025 Economic Roundup
Due to the ongoing government shutdown, economic data for the construction industry is slim to none. Here is what can be extrapolated.
Construction Backlog Stable; Contractors Remain Optimistic, Fueled by Data Center Growth
A report of ABC contractors reveals optimism and data-center project growth.
‘Ladies and Gentlemen, This Does Not Mean Recession’: Anirban Basu on State of 2025 Q3 Construction Economy
Basu's newsletter stated that construction has been in contraction for 14 months, so why does he seem relatively upbeat this quarter?
Robotics Boost Construction Efficiency
A recent study by PMC evaluated 10 construction robots used in real-world projects, measuring improvements in safety, accuracy, cost and schedule.
