Construction Industry Economic Forecast: Late Quarter Disruption Renews Uncertainty
Overview Indicators Spotlight Local subscribe now The LookAhead National Market Overview Construction Indicators Looking ahead, we anticipate that pricing conditions will remain difficult, with continued upward pressure on key inputs. Will Roberson Economist Learn More Local Market Overviews Stay informed with what is happening in your local market. Download your localized report now! Ready to Work With Us? […]
What’s the Deal with the Federal Reserve? 
You may have noticed an increase in headlines about leadership change and legal issues at the Fed. We’re currently at the end of Jerome Powell’s tenure as Fed chair but we don’t yet have a Congressionally confirmed replacement for him, thanks to some unusual events. The next iteration of the Federal Open Market Committee is particularly relevant to monetary policy, and subsequently, what level of support (or hinderance) […]
Stabilization Amid Uncertainty
Overview Indicators Spotlight Insights Local subscribe now The LookAhead National Market Overview Construction Indicators Cost pressures ran slightly above historical norms with material escalation accounting for most of the increase. Chris Hermreck Real Estate Investment Director Learn More Insights Learn More Insights Learn More Insights Learn More Local Market Overviews Stay informed with what is […]
Economic Outlook for 2026
Note from the Economist I’m Will Roberson, JE Dunn’s economist. My job is to make sense of what the economy is doing — and what it actually means for construction. Here, I’ll share insights on the trends shaping our industry and I’ll do my best to do it without all the jargon that will have […]
Steady Growth Amid Shifting Momentum
Overview Indicators Spotlight Local The LookAhead National Market Overview Construction Indicators Construction activity is steady and pricing has stabilized, indicating the market is settling into a more balanced phase. Will Roberson Economist Learn More Local Market Overviews Stay informed with what is happening in your local market. Download your localized report now! Ready to Work […]
Construction Headwinds: Economic, Financial, and Labor Pressures
Overview Indicators Spotlight Insights Local The LookAhead National Market Overview Construction Indicators While pricing has remained steady, slight escalation, growing backlogs, and ongoing labor shortages point to mounting challenges as tariffs begin to drive expected cost increases. Will Roberson Economist Learn More Insights Learn More Insights Learn More Insights Learn More Local Market Overviews Stay […]
Tariffs and the Construction Industry
Overview Indicators Spotlight Insights Local The LookAhead National Market Overview Construction Indicators While pricing has remained steady, slight escalation, growing backlogs, and ongoing labor shortages point to mounting challenges as tariffs begin to drive expected cost increases. Will Roberson Economist Learn More Insights Learn More Insights Learn More Insights Learn More Local Market Overviews Stay […]
Advanced Facilities Group: How JE Dunn Meets Demand on Complex Projects in High-Growth Markets
Overview Indicators Spotlight Insights Local The LookAhead National Market Overview Construction Indicators Future price instability concerns are growing, while steady costs, slowing backlog growth, and strong competition indicate a stable yet competitive construction market. Will Roberson Economist Learn More Insights Learn More Insights Learn More Insights Learn More Local Market Overviews Stay informed with what […]
Prefabrication: Maximizing Certainty, Minimizing Risk
Overview Indicators Spotlight Current Events Local The LookAhead National Market Overview Construction Indicators The growth of aggregate input prices is expected to moderate until demand strengthens, bringing pricing patterns back to more familiar levels. Will Roberson Economist Learn More Insights Learn More Insights Learn More Insights Learn More Local Market Overviews Stay informed with what […]
Technology investments key for ESG success
Q1 2024 the look ahead MarketOverview Inflation remains stubbornly high with three straights months of stronger than expected price increases. Hot inflation along with strong labor market data and upward revisions of the GDP, indicate there are fewer signs of an economic slowdown that would warrant interest rate cuts. The Fed was expected to announce […]
