Despite Sector Headwinds, Multifamily Housing Has A Great Future Potential
Residential construction firms can guard against a market correction by understanding the factors that affect the single and multi-family housing...
Construction Economic News
Improving Supply Chain Performance From Weakening Demand, Not Improved Service or Capacity
The August 2022 data by the New York Federal Reserve for their Empire State Manufacturers Delivery Time Index pointed to a slight contraction of...
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
Aug 17, 2022
August’s Expansion Pace Remains Steady Yet Fewer Areas Report +20% Expansion
ConstructConnect's Expansion Index registered 10% overall expansion in Canada and 16% for the United States for the month of August 2022.
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
Aug 8, 2022
Does the Past Behavior of New and Unfilled Orders Serve as an Ominous Sign for the Industry?
Senior Economist Michael Guckes discusses whether the past behavior of new and unfilled orders is an ominous sign of things to come for the...
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
Aug 8, 2022
Is Copper’s Price Plateau Signaling a Future Decline in Overall Construction Material Prices?
Is Copper’s Price Plateau Signaling a Future Decline in Overall Construction Material Prices?
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
Aug 4, 2022
Analysis of Q2 2022 Gross Domestic Product Contraction
A quick analysis of the latest gross domestic product reading and how it relates to construction and building product manufacturing.
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
Jul 29, 2022
Expansion Index Reports Geographically Dispersed July Expansion
ConstructConnect’s Expansion Index registered a 14% expansion in Canada and over 10% for the U.S. for the month of June 2022
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
Jul 28, 2022
A New Way to Manage Lumber Cost Exposure Comes Available in August
CME Group is launching a new lumber futures contract that could benefit smaller sawmills along with general and trades contractors.
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
Jul 13, 2022
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