JOLTS April: Construction Hiring Up, Openings Down
by Olevia Sharbaugh Starkey, Economist at Dodge Construction Network Now hiring, just not advertising. Construction job openings edged down 1%…
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Gains in Construction Employment Remain Weak in First Four Months
by Arsene Aka, Senior Economist at Dodge Construction Network Employment in the construction industry has weakened this year, which is…
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Construction Spending Drops Below Expectations in March
by Arsene Aka, Senior Economist at Dodge Construction Network Economic uncertainty, tariffs, and the high-interest-rate environment may have contributed to lower…
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Trade Tensions Cool, But Uncertainty Persists
By Eric Gaus, Chief Economist The announced reduction in trade barriers between the US and China was greeted with sighs…
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First Quarter 2025 GDP: What a Negative GDP Means (and Doesn’t Mean) for Construction
By Ralph Flores, Economist at Dodge Construction Network While some sectors like institutional and infrastructure remain stable, overall construction activity…
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JOLTS March: Can Construction Withstand the Fog of Uncertainty?
by Olevia Sharbaugh Starkey, Economist at Dodge Construction Network After two months of strong growth, construction job openings in March…
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Navigating Trade Policy Changes: Impacts on Construction
By Eric Gaus, Chief Economist, and Sarah Martin, Associate Forecasting Director The policy announcements on Liberation Day marked a significant…
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How Recessions Reshape Commercial Construction Strategies
by Olevia Sharbaugh Starkey, Economist at Dodge Construction Network The effects of a recession on the construction industry are numerous.…
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Five Years Since the Pandemic: Where the Labor Market Stands Now
by Olevia Sharbaugh Starkey, Economist at Dodge Construction Network Five years ago, on March 11th, 2020, the World Health Organization…
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