Items Tagged with 'economic analysis'

Construction backlog hit a near three-year high in May, driven by data center projects.

Construction material costs climbed in May, driven by energy, steel and copper price gains.

Former MLB pitcher Jim Abbott and economist Kermit Baker will speak at the 2026 event in Orlando in October.

Strong demand in data centers and infrastructure contrasts with weak office and multifamily markets as financing pressures persist.

The company’s John Pappas outlines market shifts, risks and growth areas for wall and ceiling contractors.

The construction industry will need to attract hundreds of thousands of new workers largely to offset retirements and meet renewed spending growth, or risk worsening labor shortages that could drive up costs and slow critical infrastructure projects.

Alex Chausovsky warns that while the U.S. economy is holding steady, unresolved workforce shortages and immigration policy could pose serious challenges by 2027—making employee retention a top priority now.

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