The Trade War Begins: Thoughts on Tariffs, Economic Certainty, & More
CURT is pleased to share this economic report from Zack Fritz, coauthor of the Sage Economics newsletter, COO at Sage Policy Group, which covers tariffs and their potential impact on consumers, energy, construction, manufacturing, and more. For regular updates,...
U.S. and Canada’s Construction Industry Poised for Growth
After a year of stabilization, the construction industry in the U.S. and Canada is positioned for success in 2024, thanks to strong demand and as the normalization of supply chains and material prices continues. JLL’s new U.S. and Canada Construction Trends 2024...
Construction Industry Navigates Rising Interest Rates and Economic Challenges
Marcum Releases the 2023 National Construction Survey. The construction industry is grappling with the implications of rising interest rates, inflation, and changing economic dynamics, according to Marcum’s 2023 National Construction Survey. The annual survey is...
Fourth Quarter Construction Update: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
The construction industry faced many of the same headwinds that buffeted it throughout 2022 in the fourth quarter, including labor shortages, high interest rates, and elevated materials costs, but still exhibited a surprising amount of momentum. Nonresidential...
2022 Shows Positive Gains in Hiring and Cash Flows, Contractors are Ramping up for 2023
With the passage of the U.S. Bipartisan Infrastructure Law back in November 2021, many contractors hoped it would usher in a resurgence of new projects as the country embraced a renewed focus on updating and modernizing critical infrastructure across the country. The...[curt_ad orientation=”vertical” location=”side”]