Articles Tagged with ''economic analysis''

Construction association and sage will release the 2026 "Construction Hiring & Business Outlook Showing Industry’s Expectations for the Year" on January 8.

The report captures AWCI member companies’ perspectives on the economy, the construction industry, and their own business performance, while also examining strategic priorities, operations, and the top concerns facing contractors, manufacturers, and suppliers.

Thomas “Murph” Murphy, VP of Power & Construction Group, has been elected chair of the ABC National Board of Directors for 2026, leading the association in advancing merit shop principles, workforce development, and industry excellence.

The September 2025 jobs report shows the U.S. economy added 119,000 jobs, with Secretary Chavez-DeRemer crediting strong private-sector growth and the administration’s economic policies for the better-than-expected results.

Economist Alex Chausovsky of The Bundy Group took the keynote stage at METALCON 2025 with a clear message: America’s economy is strong, but complacency is its biggest risk.

Residential construction pros are entering the year’s final quarter with renewed confidence, fueled by a strong rebound in renovation inquiries and project commitments.

With federal data frozen by the shutdown, new industry reports reveal steady growth in design services but rising financial and labor pressures.

The construction industry reported just 188,000 job openings in August—the lowest level in over a decade—as hiring and spending continue to decline, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis.

At GMS Expo 2025 in San Diego, NewEdge Wealth CIO Cameron Dawson spotlighted banking stability, labor shortages, housing pressures, and political risks impacting construction.