Economics and Data Media Kit
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Construction Economics & Data
At ConstructConnect, we leverage our best-in-class market data, deep knowledge of industry trends and economic fundamentals, and strategic partnerships to deliver in-depth reporting, rigorous analysis, and timely perspectives on the U.S. and Canadian construction economies.
Meet Our Industry Experts
Buck Brody
President & CEO
Buck Brody is the President and Chief Executive Officer of ConstructConnect. He first joined ConstructConnect as Chief Financial Officer in April 2018 after leading the Finance, Administrative, and Data Science teams at the Roper Technologies DAT business, a SaaS platform connecting freight brokers with trucking capacity. Prior to this role, Buck led the Finance team at the Roper Technologies Inovonics business, a leader in high-performance wireless sensor networks for commercial and life safety applications. Buck started his career with Roper Technologies as a financial analyst, providing business unit performance analysis, due diligence, and valuation research. Earlier in his career, he worked in the U.S. Senate and at Prologue Capital. He holds both an M.B.A and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Virginia.
Jennifer Johnson
Chief Product Officer
Jen Johnson is the Chief Product Officer (CPO) at ConstructConnect, where she leads Product Management, Product Marketing, User Experience, User Research, and Marketing. Since joining the company in 2008, Jen has played a pivotal role in driving innovation, enhancing user experiences, and positioning ConstructConnect as a leader in construction technology. With a strong technical foundation in Computer Science and an MBA from Georgia Tech, Jen blends deep analytical expertise with a customer-centric approach to product and marketing strategy. She is passionate about solving complex industry challenges, streamlining workflows, and delivering solutions that empower construction professionals.
Michael Guckes
Chief Economist
Mike joined ConstructConnect in April 2018 and has held progressively advanced positions within the Finance organization, rising from Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to, most recently, Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis. Prior to joining ConstructConnect, Mike was employed by General Electric, where he advanced through their leadership development programs including the Financial Management Program (FMP) and the Corporate Audit Staff (CAS). Mike holds a B.S. in Applied Economics and Management from Cornell University. Originally from Boston, Mike resides in Cincinnati with his family.Construction Economic Resources
Resource data may be used in publications with attribution to ConstructConnect and, where applicable, the ConstructConnect economist.
Expansion Index
Built from analysis of ConstructConnect's proprietary project level data, The Expansion Index measures the dollar volume of projects in planning for States and metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) across the United States & Provinces and census metropolitan areas (CMAs) in Canada.
Construction Economy Snapshot
Each month ConstructConnect publishes the latest US and Canadian construction starts values at the nation, State/Province, and local levels.
Construction Starts Forecast
Updated quarterly, ConstructConnect's Construction Starts Forecast provides a 5-year outlook of US and Canadian construction starts by type of structure and geography down to the county level.
Construction Put-In-Place Forecast
Created in partnership with Oxford Economics, ConstructConnect's Construction Put-In-Place Forecast delivers a 5-year forecast of work-in-progress payments for US construction at national, State, and county levels.
Project Stress Index
The Project Stress Index is a rolling measure of preconstruction projects delayed, abandoned, or placed on hold over the last 30 days. The Index is an early indicator of possible headwinds for the US Construction market.
Construction Economic News
Weekly updates about the construction economy, construction starts, forecasts, inflation, labor, and economic insight from our economists.
About ConstructConnect
Construction Starts Here at ConstructConnect, where our mission is to help the construction industry start every project on a solid foundation. As a leading provider of software solutions for the preconstruction industry, ConstructConnect empowers commercial construction firms to streamline their workflows and maximize productivity. ConstructConnect operates as a business unit of Roper Technologies (NASDAQ: ROP), a constituent of the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Fortune 1000.
Media may use these resources with attribution to ConstructConnect and, where applicable, the ConstructConnect economist.
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Upcoming Events
Stay informed with industry events and construction economic webinars featuring ConstructConnect’s Economic Group. Explore upcoming opportunities to gain expert insights and market analysis.
ConstructConnect Economy Outlook Webcast
Twice a year, ConstructConnect hosts a 90-minute webcast covering the economic outlook for the construction economy. The webcast panel includes the Chief Economists from ConstructConnect, the American Institute of Architects (AIA), and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).