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...
Construction Economic News
Nonresidential Construction Starts Trend Graphs - June 2023
Below are six graphs recording 12-month moving averages of ConstructConnect’s nonresidential construction starts.
Alex Carrick
Jul 17, 2023
Top 10 Project Starts in the U.S. - June 2023
The accompanying table records the top 10 project starts in the United States for June 2023.
Alex Carrick
Jul 17, 2023
June’s Nonresidential Construction Starts +26% M/M, +11% Y/Y, and +5% YTD
ConstructConnect announced June 2023’s volume of nonresidential construction starts was $63.2 billion, up +25.5% versus May 2023’s $50.3 billion.
Alex Carrick
Jul 17, 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
Where Are the Jobs That Are Driving the U.S. Unemployment Rate So Low?
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate has been less than 4.0% for 15 months in a row, indicative of a labor market that’s about as tight ever.
Alex Carrick
Jun 30, 2023
Winning More Work Starts Here: Expert Tips, Market Trends, and Data-Driven Construction Insights
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