The Challenges Facing the New Head of the Federal Reserve
Incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh inherits a tight labor market, cooling job openings, and inflation...
Alex Carrick
Alex Carrick served as Chief Economist at ConstructConnect for over 39 years. He retired in 2024.
Mining as a Bedrock for Growth in U.S. and Canada
Both the U.S. and Canada are aggressively supporting domestic mining projects through financial...
Construction Costs on the Rise: Unpacking the PPI Price Surge
Rising tariffs and lingering COVID-19 economic effects are driving increases in construction...
Construction Activity in U.S. and Canada Waiting in the Wings
U.S. and Canadian construction poised for growth despite weak 2025 jobs; major tech, energy, and...
US and Canada Relations Strain, Yet Master Plans Conducive to Construction
U.S.-Canada tensions rise with tariffs; Canada diversifies trade, U.S. pursues tech dominance via...
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Construction Infrastructure Linking The Cloud, AI, Nuclear, and Robotics
AI-driven data centers and nuclear power reshape U.S. energy, construction, and jobs, sparking...
Major Shakeup in the Housing Starts Numbers for Canadian Cities
Toronto housing starts plunge 47% in 2025 as Calgary, Vancouver, and Montreal surge, writes...
August Jobs Report Highlights Weak Growth, Construction Pressures Persist
August jobs report showed weak growth with construction employment falling, wages rising, and mixed...
Tariffs as a Driver in the Evolution of Alternative Building Materials
Multiple forces, including tariffs, shape material selection and investment priorities, sometimes...
The Prospects for Billion-Dollar-Plus SMR and Fusion Nuclear Projects
Expanding nuclear power capacity around small modular reactors (SMRs) and progress being made in...