Construction Employment Update: Lackluster Jobs Growth Hides Underlying Turmoil
Total construction employment has slowed noticeably. From March through May, the average monthly...
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Construction Slowly Recovering from Its Weak Start to the Year
Nonresidential construction reached a record $77 billion, led by Industrial and Civil sectors,...
Staffing Up: The Unique Configuration of the Construction Labor Force
Understanding where the labor is and who is actually working is essential for anyone looking to...
Nonresidential Construction Starts Jump to Record $77.2 Billion in May
ConstructConnect Chief Economist Michael Guckes provides insights and analysis monthly on US Total,...
Latest Mideast Escalation Adds Pressure to Steel and Aluminum Costs
Israel’s overnight missile barrage against key Iranian sites caused oil prices to spike, signaling...
The Construction Economy Brief for June 2025
In a brief video, Michael Guckes, Chief Economist at ConstructConnect, helps industry leaders...
Construction Employment Trends April 2025: Job Growth, Wages, and Sector Performance
Chief Economist Michael Guckes covers current construction employment trends including job growth,...
Construction Starts: Megaprojects Ride to the Rescue in April
ConstructConnect Chief Economist Michael Guckes provides insights and analysis monthly on US Total,...
Highlights: Spring 2025 Economic Outlook Webcast
Chief Economist Michael Guckes recaps the Construction Economy Outlook webcast from Spring 2025...
The Construction Economy Brief for May 2025
In a brief video, Michael Guckes, Chief Economist at ConstructConnect, helps industry leaders...