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%,...
Construction Economic News
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
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
Warehouse Construction Demand Continues to Shine Brightly Despite the Economy’s Wider Challenges
Among the drivers of warehouse construction, U.S. e-commerce sales increased by 71% in the three years ending March 31, 2023.
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
Jun 27, 2023
PPI Suppressing Inflation, But So-So Helpful for Construction Material Costs
The average Producer Price Index for construction material costs has slid to -4.7% y/r. and the the PPI bid price index, remains positive +10.9% y/y.
Alex Carrick
Jun 22, 2023
Nonresidential Construction Starts Trend Graphs - May 2023
Below are six graphs recording 12-month moving averages of ConstructConnect’s nonresidential construction starts.
Alex Carrick
Jun 20, 2023
Top 10 Project Starts in the U.S. - May 2023
The accompanying table records the top 10 project starts in the United States for May 2023.
Alex Carrick
Jun 20, 2023
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