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Michael Guckes is regularly featured as an economics thought leader in national media, including USA Today, Construction Dive, and Marketplace from APM. He started in construction economics as a leading economist for the Ohio Department of Transportation. He then transitioned to manufacturing economics, where he served five years as the chief economist for Gardner Business Media. He covered all forms of manufacturing, from traditional metalworking to advanced composites fabrication. In 2022, Michael joined ConstructConnect's economics team, shifting his focus to the commercial construction market. He received his bachelor’s degree in economics and political science from Kenyon College and his MBA from the Ohio State University.

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ConstructConnect's Project Stress Index - July 2024

By: Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
July 2nd, 2024

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June 10th, 2024

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The Construction Economy Brief - June 2024

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ConstructConnect's Project Stress Index - May 20, 2024

By: Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
May 20th, 2024

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ConstructConnect's Project Stress Index - May 13, 2024

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May 13th, 2024

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ConstructConnect's Project Stress Index - May 6, 2024

By: Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
May 6th, 2024

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The Construction Economy Brief - May 2024

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ConstructConnect's Project Stress Index - April 29, 2024

By: Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
April 29th, 2024

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April 22nd, 2024

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