Economics Data Centers Drive Construction Growth But Tariffs, Interest Rates Pose Challenges Ahead Manufacturing employment drops as CHIPS Act subsidies sunset Alisa Zevin July 8, 2026 No Comments Overall construction spending fell year-over-year as data center construction continues to grow.Read More
Construction Economics for July 6, 2026 June 18, 2026 No Comments ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economicsRead More
Construction Economics for June 22, 2026 June 18, 2026 No Comments ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economicsRead More
Labor 2Q 2026 Cost Report: Compensation Increases on the Decline Following 2023 High Bruce Buckley June 17, 2026 No Comments Hiring process slows as employers and employees show caution.Read More
2Q 2026 Cost Report: Steady Pricing Seen in Used Machines as Manufacturers Continue to Absorb Tariff Costs Jeff Rubenstone June 17, 2026 No Comments Tariff refunds after court ruling and changes in policy may ease price pressures.Read More
Economics 2Q 2026 Cost Report: Data Center Surge Presses on Amid Ongoing Economic Issues, Community Pushback Alisa Zevin June 17, 2026 No Comments Steel, lumber and energy prices continue to rise.Read More
Economic Indicators Construction Materials Prices Jump 2.6% in May, Up Nearly 10% Year Over Year Steel, copper and diesel prices accelerated while freight and labor costs climb, adding pressure across supply chains Bryan Gottlieb June 11, 2026 No Comments Construction materials prices are rising again as copper, diesel, freight and labor costs squeeze supply chains despite resilient contractor confidence.Read More
Construction Economics for June 15, 2026 June 9, 2026 No Comments ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economicsRead More
Construction Economics for June 8, 2026 June 4, 2026 No Comments ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economicsRead More
Construction Economics for June 1, 2026 May 28, 2026 No Comments ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economicsRead More