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What’s Next for Construction? Economic Insights for 2026
Insights on the future of construction: 2026 trends, economic impacts, labor challenges, and innovative strategies for industry growth.
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The Project Stress Index is a rolling measure of preconstruction projects delayed, abandoned, or placed on hold over the last 30 days. The Index is an early indicator of possible headwinds for the U.S. construction market.
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Nonresidential Construction Starts: Regional Analysis Paints a Mixed Picture Through October
ConstructConnect Chief Economist Michael Guckes reports on and provides analysis monthly on US nonresidential construction start trends by region.
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
Nov 24, 2025
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Developer Proposes Supertall Mixed-Use Tower in Jersey City
A proposed 1.6-million-square-foot development in Jersey City’s Powerhouse Arts District features two towers, with the taller reaching 1,055 feet.
Marshall Benveniste
Nov 24, 2025
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The Race to Fill Arizona’s Construction Job Openings
Year-to-date construction starts have more than doubled in Arizona, creating urgent demand for labor as public and private sector institutions launch...
Devin Bell
Nov 21, 2025