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September 15, 2025
Construction Starts in the U.S. Jumped 16% in June
Construction activity in the United States increased sharply in June 2025, with total construction starts rising 16 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of...
September 13, 2025
Construction Pressures Ease, Yet Contractors Stay Cautious
The rate of construction freezes and cancellations plummeted in July, according to the latest data from Cincinnati-based ConstructConnect. The Project Stress Index, a measure of...
September 1, 2025
A Wave of Projects Lifts Construction Planning to a Record High
A wave of projects lifts construction planning to a record high. Notable strength in data center and warehouse activity accounted for the growth as developers...
August 27, 2025
Construction Growth Forecasts Unchanged
The Construction Products Association (CPA) stands by the spring forecasts it published in April, with construction output still forecast to rise by 1.9% in 2025...
July 31, 2025
The U.S. & Europe Agree to Lower Tariffs
The U.S. and the European Union have established the framework of a deal that could set tariffs to 15% for most imports from the bloc....
July 19, 2025
Why Now Is the Smartest Time to Be in Multifamily Development
With high interest rates and construction slowdowns stalling new supply, multifamily development is poised for a comeback. Developers who break ground now could benefit from...
July 10, 2025
Supply Chain Transparency as a Tool for Tariff Mitigation
Supply chain transparency can help businesses offset tariff costs. As new tariffs reshape global trade, construction firms are reassessing supply chains to manage rising costs...
July 7, 2025
Construction costs jump at a 6% annualized rate
Spikes in iron, steel, copper and aluminum prices in May largely offset declines in energy, according to the latest Producer Price Index data. Despite rising...
June 25, 2025
Construction Backlog at Its Highest Level Since SEPT 2023
Despite the threat of tariffs, construction backlog rose to its highest level since September 2023 and contractors’ confidence in their future profit margins grew, according...
June 16, 2025
Mixed-Use Developments are Booming
Mixed-use developments are booming! These vibrant, multi-purpose spaces are shaping the future of commercial real estate — combining retail, office, and residential in one smart...
