Economy

Recession Has Already Begun in America: Anirban Basu on State of U.S. Construction Economy After ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs

by Construction Executive | Apr 4, 2025
Business | Economy

The U.S. economy may have already begun receding even before the recent global tariffs and now 90-day pause.

Construction Futures: March 2025 Economic Roundup

by Construction Executive | Mar 31, 2025
Business | Economy

Momentum waivered, backlogged slowed and input costs increased, yet spending inched higher, jobs were added and contractor confidence grew.

Financial Foundations: Why Less Than 40% of Construction Companies Founded in 2011 Are Still Open Today

by David McMillin | Mar 19, 2025
Business | Economy | Features | Finance | Markets

Common cracks can signal bigger money troubles in the building business—here’s how to avoid them.

Capitalizing on Competition: ABC 2025 Top Performers Answer Compelling Questions

by Erika Walter | Mar 19, 2025
Award Winners | Business | Culture | Economy | Features | Finance | Leadership | Organization Culture | Workforce

ABC's 2025 Top Performer contractors share insights from their years of experience competing in this industry.

Construction Materials Prices Increase 0.6%, Steel Surges Nearly 4% in February

by ABC | Mar 17, 2025
Business | Commercial | Economy | Equipment | Industrial | Manufacturing | Markets | Tools

Steel is a standout amongst surging construction materials prices, a rate that seems to be increasing exponentially.

Construction Labor Force Churn Accelerates in January

by ABC | Mar 13, 2025
Business | Business Risk | Economy | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

The construction labor force is churning, movement which bodes caution for contractors amidst trade and materials pricing volatility.

‘This Does Not Mean Recession Is Coming’: ABC Convention 2025 Closing Industry Insight Session With Anirban Basu

by Construction Executive | Feb 28, 2025
Business | Economy

"The most salient aspect of life for consumers, contractors and the average American recently is the elevated rate of inflation."

Construction Futures: February 2025 Economic Roundup

by Construction Executive | Feb 21, 2025
Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Business Risk | Economy | Finance

Rising prices, slowing employment, rising backlog, slowing spending. Contractors show no cause for concern despite the recent volatility of the construction industry.