Articles Tagged with ''construction climate''

The association reports openings in the construction sector have decreased.

U.S. construction input prices rose modestly in September—marking five consecutive months of increases—while year-over-year costs remain significantly higher amid uncertainty over the impact of new material tariffs.

With the nation facing a shortage of millions of homes and mortgage rates stubbornly high, builders, contractors and suppliers find themselves caught between soaring demand and an increasingly challenging economic environment. 

As U.S. construction spending climbs toward $2.23 trillion, a new analysis by Astrak reveals the best places for construction professionals to live and work in 2025.

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.

Contractors report a shift in market momentum, with survey data showing signs of pressure in some sectors even as confidence holds above growth thresholds.

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