Every month, Michael Guckes, Chief Economist at ConstructConnect, brings you a short video to help navigate the evolving economic landscape of the construction industry.
In this month’s video:
1. Recovery in Nonresidential Sectors
After a slow start to the year, spending has rebounded across 12 nonresidential construction subcategories. Power, airports, sports arenas, manufacturing, and dams and canals are leading the growth.
2. Growth in Data Center Segment
The data center segment of projects continues expanding rapidly, fueled by rising demand for AI and digital infrastructure. Look for our new monthly data center report launching next month, which will provide insights on trends, regional activity, and forward-looking analysis based on preconstruction data.
3. Opportunities Ahead, Despite Challenges
While the second half of 2025 brings continued challenges, firms with the right tools, insights, and agility can be well-positioned to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
At ConstructConnect, our software solutions provide the information construction professionals need to start every project on a solid foundation. For more than 100 years, our keen insights and market intelligence have empowered commercial firms, building product manufacturers, trade contractors, and architects to make data-driven decisions, streamline preconstruction workflows, and maximize their productivity. Our newest offerings—including our comprehensive, AI-assisted software—help our clients find, bid on, and win more projects.
ConstructConnect operates as a business unit of Roper Technologies (Nasdaq: ROP), a constituent of the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Fortune 1000.
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