The Construction Economy Brief for July 2026
Watch ConstructConnect Chief Economist Michael Guckes on a video series discussing the key issues...
Industry News & Trends
ICE Enforcement Cut Construction Labor Supply, NBER Paper Finds
Construction employment growth has been slow over the past two years, with immigration enforcement...
Training Program Sends 16 Graduates into Skilled Trades Workforce
Sixteen recent Clayton County, Ga. high school graduates completed Construction Ready’s 20-day...
Luyten Launches Tower Crane-Mounted 3D Printer for High-Rise Concrete Work
Australian construction tech company Luyten says its new ASCEND system can 3D print concrete...
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...
July 2026 Data Center Report: Year-to-Date Spending is Four Times the 2025 Record
The ConstructConnect Data Center Report tracks construction starts, costs, geography, and near-term...
Commercial Development in Dallas a Contrast Between Emptiness and Excitement
Dallas downtown office vacancy remains near 30 percent even as suburban campuses, corporate...
DOE Backs Nuclear Supply Chain with $17.5B Loan Push for 10 Reactors
Department of Energy's $17.5B nuclear loan push aims to speed 10 new U.S. reactors as AI and...
Pipeline Perspective: What New U.S. Planning Projects are Telling Us About 2026
Kristy O’Brien, who leads ConstructConnect content acquisition, sees 2026 opportunity shifting to...
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...