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Michael Guckes, Chief Economist

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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Project Stress Index

By: Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
September 3rd, 2024

Read this article to understand the level of U.S. nonresidential construction projects that have been delayed, on hold, or abandoned.

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Project Stress Index

By: Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
August 7th, 2024

Read this article to understand the level of U.S. nonresidential construction projects that have been delayed, on hold, or abandoned.

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Construction Economy Brief

By: Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
August 5th, 2024

Fuel-Up on Economic Insights in About Three Minutes

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By: Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
August 1st, 2024

More than $171 billion in large projects could break ground in 2025

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Project Stress Index

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

Read this article to understand the level of U.S. non-residential construction projects that have been delayed, on hold, or abandoned.

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Construction Economy Brief

By: Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
July 1st, 2024

Fuel-Up on Economic Insights in About Three Minutes

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Project Stress Index

By: Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
June 10th, 2024

Read this article to understand the level of U.S. non-residential construction projects that have been delayed, on hold, or abandoned.