Economics

Monitoring conditions and real-time tracking

Our Approach

Monitoring economic conditions within the construction industry is critical. By doing so, our team can help clients alleviate financial risk, ensure accurate project bidding, and manage supply chain volatility. Tracking construction trends helps JE Dunn protect client budgets and maintain operational resilience against unexpected market shifts.

Through real-time tracking of commodity pricing, lead times, and economic trends, guided by our in-house economist, Will Roberson, we equip clients with actionable insights that drive smarter, more informed decisions. We partner closely with project teams to translate this data into tailored, project-specific strategies that help reduce risk, uncover cost-saving opportunities, and improve overall cost and schedule predictability.

Our Resources

Stay ahead of market shifts with our quarterly, construction‑focused economic report, The Look Ahead. By packaging market insights, escalation snapshots, and sector perspectives, The Look Ahead is designed for clients and partners to plan smarter, budget accurately, and reduce risk.

National Economic Webinar

JE Dunn’s National Economic Webinar series is hosted by National Preconstruction & Estimating Director Jason Hickam and features insights from our in-house economist, Will Roberson, alongside industry experts where they share real-time perspectives on current market conditions and trends. 

Join us to gain the insights you need to help you plan smarter, minimize risk, and move forward with confidence in an evolving market.  

Tariff Calculator

Tariffs often affect construction costs, but those impacts aren’t always clear. That’s why our free, easy-to-use tariff calculator leverages JE Dunn’s cost benchmarks, import data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, and current tariff rates to estimate how tariffs may influence total project costs. This tool helps clients quickly understand potential cost implications, supporting more informed decisions, stronger budget certainty, and a proactive approach to keeping project goals on track.

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