Alisa Zevin

Economics

ABC Construction Backlog Indicator Falls in August

Contractor backlogs are down by nearly a month, but a return to supply chain normalcy could erase that loss

Alisa Zevin

September 14, 2021

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The drop indicates a slowdown in the construction recovery, ABC reports.

Residential, Warehouse Construction Still Lead Recovery, Says Dodge Economist

Alisa Zevin

August 24, 2021

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Multi-family and healthcare work also gain ground but momentum varies regionally, according to forecaster's third quarter update

Construction Inputs

Steel Prices Causing Construction Pain Point

Alisa Zevin

August 19, 2021

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Steel mill and energy prices have increased more than 100%, year over year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index.

Global Survey: US Construction Industry Hit 'Full Recovery Mode' in Q2

Alisa Zevin

August 6, 2021

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The U.S. had "significant growth in workloads within all market segments," says RICS Construction Monitor second quarter report.

Midyear Outlook

Experts Predict a Strong Second Half of 2021 as the Economy Recovers

Alisa Zevin

July 14, 2021

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Residential, warehouse construction continue to lead industry in an economy spurred by federal stimulus and vaccination rates.

2021 2Q Cost Report: Residential Sector Continues to Lead Economic Recovery

Alisa Zevin

July 1, 2021

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As the COVID-19 pandemic recedes in the U.S. and restrictions on work and other interactions are lifted, the construction sector’s rebound is underway, with some markets bouncing back faster than others, analysts say.

Best GDP Rise Since 1984 Seen This Year, Credit Suisse Expert Tells Industry

Debra K. Rubin

Alisa Zevin

May 17, 2021

Post pandemic world "looks pretty good," industrials analyst Jamie Cook said May 4 at ENR on line GWIC workforce conference.

Market Outlook

Construction Activity Rises in All Regions, Says Global Survey

Alisa Zevin

May 13, 2021

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Despite concerns about a hike in materials costs, worldwide construction markets report a growing recovery.

Pay Inequities Are a Symptom of Broader Gender Biases, Studies Show

Groundbreaking Women in Construction conference addresses industry diversity, inclusion challenges ahead

May 9, 2021

Inclusion and equity drives bottom line results, said experts at ENR talent development conference May 4-6.

Women AEC Leaders See Key Role in Industry's COVID Reboot

Debra K. Rubin

Alisa Zevin

May 6, 2021

Market shifts and ESG mandates will give women more opportunities to drive change in coming industry rebound, execs told attendees May 4 at ENR Groundbreaking Women in Construction conference.