Articles by Alisa Zevin

Experts note economic uncertainty is slowing job growth in the construction sector. 

AEC leaders at the ENR Groundbreaking Women in Construction conference in San Diego vowed that diverse teams would deliver complex projects and bottom-line returns with determined effort—despite rising anti-DEI rhetoric and enforcement threats from the Trump administration.

Uncertainty has plagued the overall economy in the first half of 2025, with U.S. construction industry activity slowing considerably, according to data from Dodge Construction Network.

Movement in the construction job force has been slow amid the current economic uncertainty. 

Continued economic uncertainty is a catalyst for the decline in spending, industry economists say.

Increases in steel, copper prices were reported in April. 

Contractors remain concerned about the implications of tariffs going forward. 

 Economists remain wary as talks for a more permanent deal continue.

Slowed spending is expected to continue in the coming months, industry economists say.

Experts remain concerned about the industry's future despite the promising report.