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...
Construction Economic News
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
Construction Economics Brief - July 2023
Supply chain performance has improved significantly since Q3 2022, reflecting a system with greater free capacity, faster performance times, and...
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
Jul 21, 2023
Slowing Inflation Won't Solve Construction's Greatest Challenge
Trying to get the balance between economic growth and low inflation just right will be an upward challenge, especially in the construction industry.
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
Jul 14, 2023
Broad-Based Expansion Across Most Verticals Is Powering North America Construction
ConstructConnect’s Expansion Index data through June 2023 showed planned spending growth in the U.S. and Canada at the rate of 16% and 5%,...
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
Jul 11, 2023
ConstructConnect's Project Stress Index - July 3, 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
Jul 3, 2023
Natural Gas Prices Have Fallen 36% in 2023
Falling energy prices across the globe will help revive manufacturing of energy-intensive products, but the U.S. will retain its competitive cost...
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
Jun 29, 2023
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