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.
Construction Economic News
Housing Starts Versus Economic Orthodoxy
June’s figure on U.S. housing starts, at 1.434 million units, which was preceded by May at 1.559 million
Alex Carrick
Aug 1, 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
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
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