residential construction
PCA economist offers forecast for 2025
The Portland Cement Association’s (PCA) chief economist weighs in on recent Federal Reserve activity and how interest rate cuts should impact construction. Keep Reading
Assessing the residential construction market
Dodge Construction Network chief economist Richard Branch discusses the state of residential construction in 2024, outlining the road ahead for the multifamily segment. Keep Reading
Economists offer promising industry outlook for fourth quarter, 2025
Three economists discuss what the rest of the year has in store for construction sectors, as well as what the coming year may bring. Keep Reading
Latest Dodge report shows dramatic dip in construction starts
Dodge Construction Network says a June decline in utility construction starts pulled overall activity lower, although residential starts have experienced upward momentum. Keep Reading
What’s happening right now in construction markets
FMI Capital Advisors’ Rob Mineo shares projections and recent activity for nonbuilding, residential and nonresidential construction. Keep Reading
Eagle Materials CEO reflects on business environment
Michael Haack, president and CEO of Eagle Materials, says the underlying fundamentals in the company’s markets continue to be favorable. Keep Reading
Nonbuilding construction growth thrusts starts upward
Total construction starts were up 10 percent in May, driven by tremendous growth in nonbuilding construction, according to Dodge Construction Network. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction spending dips in April
Total construction spending dropped 0.1 percent in April according to the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), with nonresidential and nonbuilding construction seeing decreases for the month. Keep Reading
What’s driving the industry’s growth
FMI Capital Advisors experts assess the overall performance of construction materials firms through the first quarter. Keep Reading
