Does the Past Behavior of New and Unfilled Orders Serve as an Ominous Sign for the Industry?
Senior Economist Michael Guckes discusses whether the past behavior of new and unfilled orders is an ominous sign of things to come for the...
Construction Economic News
Is Copper’s Price Plateau Signaling a Future Decline in Overall Construction Material Prices?
Is Copper’s Price Plateau Signaling a Future Decline in Overall Construction Material Prices?
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
Aug 4, 2022
The Facts on the Current Recessionary (?) Economy
U.S. real, i.e., inflation-adjusted, gross domestic product contracted by -0.9% in the second quarter on the heels of a -1.6% slide in the first...
Alex Carrick
Aug 1, 2022
Analysis of Q2 2022 Gross Domestic Product Contraction
A quick analysis of the latest gross domestic product reading and how it relates to construction and building product manufacturing.
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
Jul 29, 2022
Expansion Index Reports Geographically Dispersed July Expansion
ConstructConnect’s Expansion Index registered a 14% expansion in Canada and over 10% for the U.S. for the month of June 2022
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
Jul 28, 2022
2 Key Aspects of Housing Affordability: Mortgage Rates & Price
Chief Economist Alex Carrick breaks down the two key aspects of housing affordability: mortgage rates & price.
Alex Carrick
Jul 26, 2022
12 Mid-July Economic Nuggets
Chief Economist Alex Carrick shares his monthly mid-month nuggets
Alex Carrick
Jul 18, 2022
Nonresidential Construction Starts Trend Graphs - June 2022
Below are six graphs recording 12-month moving averages of ConstructConnect’s nonresidential construction starts.
Alex Carrick
Jul 18, 2022
Winning More Work Starts Here: Expert Tips, Market Trends, and Data-Driven Construction Insights
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