Every month, Michael Guckes, Chief Economist at ConstructConnect, brings you a short video to help you navigate the evolving economic landscape of the construction industry.
Three economic issues to know:
Tariff Impacts & the Coming Battle for Construction Labor
- Decision-making among the attention on tariffs
- Materials and labor: What’s the best use of capital?
- Overall demand for construction
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As Managing Editor of ConstructConnect News and Senior Content Marketing Manager with ConstructConnect’s Economics Group, Marshall Benveniste brings editorial rigor, construction-sector insight, and economic perspective to every article. He leads coverage of U.S. nonresidential construction and the broader construction economy, translating complex data and market movements into clear, actionable narratives for industry professionals. Before joining ConstructConnect in 2021, Marshall spent 15 years shaping marketing communications for financial services and specialty construction firms, giving him a front-row view of how capital, risk, and project delivery intersect in the built environment. His Ph.D. in Organizational Management and MBA further inform his work, grounding his analysis in how real companies and project teams make decisions. His coverage helps you connect economic trends, market intelligence, and on-the-ground realities so you can anticipate what’s building next and make more confident decisions about projects, pricing, and planning.
