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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 Materials Prices Surge 2.6% in May, Up Nearly 10% Year Over Year

While the construction industry added a healthy amount of jobs in May, input prices also went up.

Nonresidential Construction Spending Grows on Public Sector Strength in April

Public construction spending inched incrementally higher in April while private nonresidential spending fell yet again.

Why 2026 Is a Year for Operational Discipline in Construction

The construction outlook for 2026 is neither bleak nor booming. Instead, it rewards discipline.

Construction Materials Prices Soar in April, Up 6.2% Since January

Overall construction input prices are 7.0% higher than one year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 7.4% higher.

Contractor Backlog and Confidence Rise Again in April, Buoyed by Data Centers

An April increase in construction jobs precedes an uptick in contractor confidence and backlog.

Nonresidential Construction Spending Down Again in March

March witnessed a decline in various construction-related aspects, including nonresidential spending.

The Newest Member of Your Facilities Team? Your Building.

Your building is talking to you. Artificial intelligence can help you listen.

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Construction Futures: June 2026 Economic Roundup

Construction Materials Prices Surge 2.6% in May, Up Nearly 10% Year Over Year

Nonresidential Construction Spending Grows on Public Sector Strength in April

Why 2026 Is a Year for Operational Discipline in Construction

Construction Materials Prices Soar in April, Up 6.2% Since January

Contractor Backlog and Confidence Rise Again in April, Buoyed by Data Centers

Nonresidential Construction Spending Down Again in March

The Newest Member of Your Facilities Team? Your Building.

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