New Tariffs Set to Reshape Construction Costs and Supply Chains
New U.S. tariffs, from 10 to over 15%, on imports take effect on August 7. These tariffs are...
Economy
Nonresidential Construction Starts, US Regional Analysis July 2025
ConstructConnect Chief Economist Michael Guckes reports on and provides analysis monthly on US...
Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Uncertainty
The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark fed funds interest rate unchanged, while maintaining a...
America's AI Action Plan and Construction
Evaluating the potential roles for construction found in the federal document, Winning the AI Race:...
America’s Energy Demand Is Accelerating – And It’s Changing How We Build
Rising energy demand is changing how buildings are planned, requiring earlier attention to power...
US and EU Reach Trade Deal: A Look at What it Could Mean for Construction
A new US-EU trade deal imposes a 15% tariff on most EU imports, down from the proposed 30%, and...
Hoarding Materials in Construction: Profitable Move or Cash-Flow Trap?
Stockpiling materials can stabilize prices and guard against shortages, but it risks tying up...
Top 10 US Construction Starts by Dollar Volume for June 2025
ConstructConnect reports the top ten nonresidential construction starts monthly in the Construction...
The Impact of Tariffs and Labor Shortages Now Appearing in 2025 Price Data
The impact of U.S. tariffs are expected to become more apparent in construction-related import...
US-Japan Trade Agreement Brings Investment but Likely No Break for Construction Imports
The US-Japan trade agreement sets a 15% tariff on Japanese imports, down from the previously...