Fourth Quarter Starts with Accelerating Planned Construction Spending
For October 2022, the national level readings for Canada and the United States for ConstructConnect's Expansion Index were 1.07 and 1.21,...
Construction Economic News
Mitigating the Risk of Project Cancellations and Delays
Return on investment is an essential component in the decision-making process of owners and developers of new construction projects
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
Oct 4, 2022
Divergence in Single & Multi-Family Markets Further Widens
The August multi-family permit count at 621,000 is the highest, seasonally adjusted reading since 1997.
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
Oct 4, 2022
The Benefits of Watching Your Customers' Customers
As early as July 2021, consumer sentiment readings started falling before hitting an all-time low reading of 50 in June 2022.
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
Sep 29, 2022
Large Domestic Banks Grow Their Loan Portfolios at Fastest Pace in 14 Years, Can it Last?
Large U.S. domestic banks in September 2022 had $1.46 trillion* in commercial and industrial loans outstanding, an 18% increase from a year ago.
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
Sep 22, 2022
Rising Interest Rates Further Slowing Investment Spending
Learn how rising interest rates are further slowing investment spending and that's impacting the construction industry & tips on how to mitigate the...
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
Sep 20, 2022
September Expansion Pace Quickens on Gains in Medical, Government, & Community
ConstructConnect’s Expansion Index for September 2022 was 10% and 20% higher overall in Canada and the United States, respectively.
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
Sep 15, 2022
How U.S. Building Product Manufacturers Can Help Combat Europe’s Energy Crisis
The price spread between European and U.S. natural gas has grown to unprecedented levels, largely due to Russia’s closure of major pipelines to EU...
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
Sep 9, 2022
Winning More Work Starts Here: Expert Tips, Market Trends, and Data-Driven Construction Insights
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