Is the Economy’s Most Dependent Pillar of Strength Showing Cracks?
The jobs market has frequently been cited as a cause for economic optimism. Recent jobs data suggest this most important pillar of the economy may be...
Construction Economic News
ConstructConnect's Project Stress Index - August 28, 2023
ConstructConnect's Project Stress Index is a new resource which tracks changes in the level of projects that are delayed, placed on hold, or...
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
Aug 28, 2023
ConstructConnect's Project Stress Index - August 21, 2023
ConstructConnect's Project Stress Index is a new resource which tracks changes in the level of projects that are delayed, placed on hold, or...
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
Aug 22, 2023
What Do the U.S. Government’s Credit Ratings Have to Do with Construction?
Explore a construction economist perspective of the implications of America’s credit rating on the construction sector.
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
Aug 21, 2023
ConstructConnect's Project Stress Index - August 14, 2023
ConstructConnect's Project Stress Index is a new resource which tracks changes in the level of projects that are delayed, placed on hold, or...
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
Aug 14, 2023
Construction Economics Brief - August 2023
The Construction Economics Brief produced by ConstructConnect’s economics team is a monthly video series with brief and pertinent construction...
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
Aug 10, 2023
China’s Slowing Economy Could Further Drag Down U.S. Material Prices
Challenging economic conditions in China will have ramifications for U.S. prices, and certainly within the construction industry.
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
Aug 3, 2023
Is the Federal Reserve Going to Pull Off a Goldilocks Moment?
The Fed has thus far managed to achieve positive economic growth with falling inflation, if it can last the Fed will have pulled off what few thought...
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
Jul 27, 2023
Winning More Work Starts Here: Expert Tips, Market Trends, and Data-Driven Construction Insights
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