Executive Industry Trends
Real GDP and construction GDP both rose in Q1 2026, increasing 2.7% and 0.8%, respectively, from Q1 2025.
June labor data were mixed: the national unemployment rate increased slightly to 4.2%, while construction unemployment rose more sharply to 4.7%.
Residential and highway spending, industrial production, and all three tracked commodity input-price indexes increased year-over-year, while non- residential spending declined.
IN THIS ISSUE
Construction Overview
GDP
Unemployment
Value of Construction Put-In-Place
10-Year Yield and Real Broad Dollar Index
Sector Focus
Building Materials
Government Consumption and Investment
Industrial Production Index and Commodity Input Price Index
Sector Roundup
Non-Residential Construction
Roads, Highways, and Bridges
Residential Construction