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Get the latest construction news, economic reporting, and expert analysis for contractors and manufacturers navigating the building industry.

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This semi-annual live event features economists from ConstructConnect, AIA, and AGC discussing labor, material costs, project trends, and their collective outlook on the construction industry.

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Tariff Toolkit: Impacts on the Construction Industry

Track the latest trade policy updates to understand how tariffs are impacting the construction industry.

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Construction Economy Brief Video Series

Join ConstructConnect Chief Economist Michael Guckes in a monthly video series where he breaks down the key issues impacting the North American construction economy, all in under three minutes.

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Construction Economy Reports

REPORT

Construction Economy Snapshot

For over 20 years, the Construction Economy Snapshot has tracked monthly starts and market trends, delivered with economist commentary and analysis.

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Construction Starts Forecast

This quarterly report delivers a five-year construction starts forecast, offering analysis and insights grounded in the industry’s most comprehensive project data.

 

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Expansion Index

Use the ConstructConnect Expansion Index to get insights into industry growth, demand forecasting, and resource planning, enabling better bidding strategies, financial decisions, and competitive positioning.

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CONSTRUCTION ANALYSIS

Project Stress Index

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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Industry News & Trends

The Construction Economy Brief for April 2026

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