A Mainly Overcast August Jobs Report for Canada
In August, Canada's employment step back was -40,000 jobs. Canadian construction sector employment fell by -28,000 jobs in August.
Construction Economic News
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
Strength in Canadian City Labor Markets Broadly Distributed
For the construction sector alone, Toronto’s first-place jobs count of 237,000 is nearly equal to the next two largest figures combined.
Alex Carrick
Sep 8, 2022
In City Labor Markets, Texas is Hot, Florida is Hotter
Breaking down the hottest labor markets by city for all jobs and construction.
Alex Carrick
Sep 7, 2022
Broad Measures of Supply Chain Improvements Mask Specific Problems Across Nation
Despite the recent improvement of supply chain performance, specific supply chain problems continue to frustrate specific areas and regions.
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
Sep 2, 2022
Some Softening Apparent in U.S. August Jobs Creation
Employment in the construction sector in August rose by +16,000 jobs. This year’s average monthly increase of +20,000 jobs has nicely outpaced last...
Alex Carrick
Sep 2, 2022
A New Theme for the World Economy, NZE by Mid-Century
A new theme has emerged for the world economy, net zero emissions by mid-century.
Alex Carrick
Sep 2, 2022
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