Tag: Dives
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Construction Dive’s August 2025 economic roundup
Backlog grew according to the latest data, fueled by infrastructure contracts and a wave of data center activity. But signs of stress are emerging beneath the surface. Input prices are still climbing due to recently imposed tariffs. More than 80% of contractors have received supplier notices of higher prices in recent weeks, according to Associated…
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Construction Dive’s July 2025 economic roundup
A surge in data center projects steadied activity to kick off summer, but material costs and policy swings caused developers to pull back on many jobsites, according to the latest economic reports. Backlog ticked up on the strength of data center contracts, while early-stage planning activity climbed again in June. Total construction starts also jumped…
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Construction Dive’s June 2025 economic roundup
Stronger planning and project starts gave contractors a lift in May, but signs of strain deepened as policy headwinds took a firmer hold, according to the latest economic reports. On the positive side, institutional projects, particularly in education and recreation, drove growth in nonresidential planning, while warehouse and hotel activity steadied the commercial side. Total…