Not Much Wrong with November’s U.S. Labor Market Report
The construction industry added 20,000 jobs in November, with a not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 3.9%.
Construction Economic News
The Natural Resources, Foreign Trade, & Megaprojects Connection
In ConstructConnect’s starts statistics, through October 2022, there are 25 megaproject starts for a combined dollar value of $83.8 billion.
Alex Carrick
Nov 28, 2022
10 Mid-November Economic Nuggets – Emphasizing Housing Starts
Check out Chief Economist Alex Carrick's Top 10 Economic Nuggets for November 2022.
Alex Carrick
Nov 21, 2022
Top 10 Project Starts in the U.S. - October 2022
The accompanying table records the top 10 project starts in the United States for October 2022.
Alex Carrick
Nov 21, 2022
Nonresidential Construction Starts Trend Graphs - October 2022
Below are six graphs recording 12-month moving averages of ConstructConnect’s nonresidential construction starts.
Alex Carrick
Nov 21, 2022
October's Nonresidential Construction Starts -8% M/M, +42% Y/Y, & +31% YTD
ConstructConnect announced today that October's volume of construction starts, excluding residential work, was $47.5 billion.
Alex Carrick
Nov 21, 2022
Canada’s Construction Labor Market Is a Wonder
In October 2022, the Canadian construction industry added 25,000 jobs. The unemployment rate for Canada's construction sector is 3.2%, not seasonally...
Alex Carrick
Nov 10, 2022
Bursting at the Seams Retail Sales vs Inflation is a Chicken vs Egg Situation
In 2020, there was a proliferation in internet shopping. It was also the year in which bricks and mortar retail construction starts stopped falling.
Alex Carrick
Nov 8, 2022
Winning More Work Starts Here: Expert Tips, Market Trends, and Data-Driven Construction Insights
ConstructConnect empowers construction professionals with data-driven insights, market trends, and expert analysis to help you build smarter and win more work. Our blog covers preconstruction strategies, economic forecasts, tech innovations, and industry best practices. Whether you're a contractor, subcontractor, architect, or supplier, stay informed and competitive with timely, expert content. Explore our latest articles and get the insights you need to stay ahead.