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ConstructConnect Economic Presentations

Access the latest presentations from Michael Guckes, Chief Economist at ConstructConnect, from his live and virtual appearances.

JUNE 2025

AIA25

Building Beyond Today: Preparing Leaders for Tomorrow’s Economy

How industry leaders can successfully navigate their companies through today’s complex construction sector.

APRIL 2025

Bloomberg

Is Rebar Poised for a Spring Construction Bounce?

 

Fresh perspective on the state of the construction economy and what to expect next.

FEBRUARY 2025

2025 AHR Expo

Construction Outlook for 2025 and Beyond

 

A special presentation for "The event for everything HVACR."

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About Michael Guckes

Michael Guckes is regularly featured as an economics thought leader in national media, including USA Today, Construction Dive, and Marketplace from APM. He started in construction economics as a leading economist for the Ohio Department of Transportation. He then transitioned to manufacturing economics, where he served five years as the chief economist for Gardner Business Media. He covered all forms of manufacturing, from traditional metalworking to advanced composites fabrication. In 2022, Michael joined ConstructConnect's economics team, shifting his focus to the commercial construction market. He received his bachelor’s degree in economics and political science from Kenyon College and his MBA from the Ohio State University.

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