May 2026 Nonresidential Construction Starts Edge Up to $75.6 Billion
May 2026 Total Nonresidential construction starts reached $75.6 billion, up $1.0 billion, or 1.3%,...
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Inflation Could Accelerate According to NABE Survey: What it Means for Construction
Higher inflation expectations could cause the Federal Reserve to hold rates steady, as the majority...
Oil Prices Retreat After US-Iran Deal, but Construction Inputs May Stay Under Pressure
Oil prices eased after the U.S.-Iran agreement, offering possible relief for energy-driven...
Tentative Iran Peace Deal Sends Oil Lower, Full Relief Could Take Months
The tentative peace deal between the US and Iran lowers the immediate geopolitical risk premium in...
The Construction Economy Brief for June 2026
Watch ConstructConnect Chief Economist Michael Guckes on a video series discussing the key issues...
White-Collar Hiring Slump Clouds Office Recovery
Recent labor data suggests white-collar hiring has lost substantial momentum, undercutting the...
Surging Energy Prices Hit Inflation Report, Highest Annual Level in Over Three Years
The Consumer Price Index (CPI), a key gauge of consumer inflation, rose 4.2% over the last twelve...
June Expansion Index Extends Growth Streak at Eleven Months
The Expansion Index for June came in at 1.50, representing a 50% year-over-year increase in ideated...
U.S. Adds 172,000 Jobs in May as Construction Hiring Holds Steady
Construction employment showed little change in May, reinforcing a picture of selective hiring as...
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The Two Decisions that Will Shape Construction Business through 2030
ConstructConnect Chief Economist Michael Guckes says subcategory selection and geography are the...