Q2 2024: Construction Materials Update
Ready Mix Concrete is up to $183 per cubic yard on average and a few other materials are up from Q1 but there is overall stability within material pricing and supply chains
Q2 2024: Open Air Retail
Open-air retail defies decline by adapting to consumer preferences and offering convenience; recent acquisitions highlight its resilience amid a changing retail landscape
Q2 2024: Labor
Construction in the southeast and south-central regions of the US is booming and we take a look at why and how the local labor forces are impacted in these areas
Q2 2024: Industry
Find out what the major construction industry indicators are seeing now and what they are predicting for project planning the summer months ahead
Q1 2024: Environment & Tech Updates
The construction industry seeks AI collaborations to help solve environmental issues & implement new technologies to improve productivity, carbon footprint, and job safety
Q1 2024: Construction Labor updates
Construction will need half a million new workers in 2024 to keep up with demand and we take a look at one firm’s framework for recruitment planning
Q1 2024: Construction Industry updates
Consruction starts remain flat in Q1 and developers are gaining confidence in market conditions for the back half of 2024 despite uncertainty around lending & national interest rates
Q1 2024: Construction Materials Update
Overall pricing and lead times remain steady in Q1 with the exception of electrical components as switchgear and transformer lead times continue to be lengthy
Q2 2023: Supply Chain Updates
Q2 shows back-to-normal levels within the global supply chain while highway transportation still experiences high diesel prices.
Q2 2023: Labor Updates
Construction apprenticeship programs are underway and see which states rank highest and lowest in construction unemployment this year.