The US government’s announcement of a $27 billion plan to repair older and unsafe bridges across the US is welcome news not only to state and local agencies charged with fixing and repairing these structures but to the US construction industry.
January 21, 2022New home construction is now considered "essential", but construction companies still need to help limit the spread of COVID-19.
April 2, 2020A possible slow-down in new home construction would have far reaching impact.
March 23, 2020Freedonia analysts will continue to monitor the ongoing effects of Hurricane Ida – as well as other severe weather events – on the US economy.
September 16, 2021With parents trying to figure out what school will look like this fall, those that have chosen to keep their kids at home, or have joined learning pods, are looking for alternatives to living rooms and basements as learning places.
August 5, 2020Stuck at home with no where to go? Consumers decide it's time to watch paint dry.
May 4, 2020With the vast majority of office workers now remote, building owners are looking for ways to keep the spaces filled, which may provide some opportunities for the construction industry if build-outs are required.
September 3, 2020While the shortage of microchips for automobiles may be one of the most visible examples of supply chain issues limiting the ability of manufacturers to ramp up output, it's not the only one. The Biden administration has ordered a review of all supply chains critical to the US economy in an effort to identify weaknesses and work to remove them going forward.
March 8, 2021Consumer-driven demand for lumber in home DIY projects is helping spur a significant jump in lumber prices.
May 20, 2020While we still don't know a lot about the coronavirus, we do know it can spread via airborne transmission, which means anything we can do to help ensure clean air indoors can only help.
August 5, 2020