Some Softening Apparent in U.S. August Jobs Creation
Employment in the construction sector in August rose by +16,000 jobs. This year’s average monthly increase of +20,000 jobs has nicely outpaced last...
Construction Economic News
A New Theme for the World Economy, NZE by Mid-Century
A new theme has emerged for the world economy, net zero emissions by mid-century.
Alex Carrick
Sep 2, 2022
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...
Michael Guckes, Chief Economist
Aug 31, 2022
10 Mid-August Economic Nuggets
Chief Economist Alex Carrick breaks down spending and inflation in his latest Economic Nuggets for August 2022.
Alex Carrick
Aug 22, 2022
Top 10 Project Starts in the U.S. - July 2022
The accompanying table records the top 10 project starts in the United States for June 2022.
Alex Carrick
Aug 19, 2022
Nonresidential Construction Starts Trend Graphs - July 2022
Below are six graphs recording 12-month moving averages of ConstructConnect’s nonresidential construction starts.
Alex Carrick
Aug 19, 2022
July's Nonresidential Construction Starts +12% M/M, +32% Y/Y, & +29% YTD
ConstructConnect announced today that July's volume of construction starts, excluding residential work, was $53.7 billion.
Alex Carrick
Aug 19, 2022
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
Winning More Work Starts Here: Expert Tips, Market Trends, and Data-Driven Construction Insights
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