Economic News

December 2024

Construction Forecast 2025: A Welcome Economic Rebound

Healthy economic growth will help bolster profits for construction and manufacturing operations in 2025. Lower interest rates, a decline in inflation, a rebound in housing activity and governmental infrastructure support will generate tailwinds.

December 2024

Construction Trends | December 2024

As construction companies push to overcome staffing challenges that have led to many project delays, Arcoro has released new data that sheds light on the recruiting and retention strategies being used to address a decrease...

November 2024

Construction Trends • November 2024

On August 30, 2024, OSHA’s proposed rule on heat injury and illness prevention in outdoor and indoor settings was published in the Federal Register, officially starting the comment period.

October 2024

Construction Trends: October 2024

Townhouse construction remained elevated in the Q2 2024, as demand for medium-density housing continues to be solid despite slowing for other sectors of the housing industry.

September 2024

Construction Trends | September 2024

The construction sector added 25,000 jobs in July as wage gains continued to outpace increases in the broader economy, according to an analysis of new government data from the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America.

August 2024

Construction Trends | August 2024

Construction employment increased in 39 states in May 2024, compared to one year prior, and 26 states added construction jobs between April and May this year, according to a new analysis of federal employment data...

July 2024

Construction Trends: July 2024

The Marcum Commercial Construction Index for the first quarter of 2024 reports that the construction industry continued growing despite various challenges. The index is produced by Marcum’s National Construction Services group.

May 2024

Construction Trends: May 2024

The U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule clarifying the rights of employees to authorize a representative to accompany an Occupational Safety and Health Administration compliance officer during an inspection of their workplace

March 2024

Construction Trends | March 2024

U.S. Green Building Council Announces Top 10 U.S. States for Green Building in 2023The U.S. Green Building Council has released its annual list of Top 10 States for LEED. For the first time ever, New...