Construction Futures: August 2026 Economic Roundup

Construction industry growth remained weak in August 2026, with only modest gains in nonresidential spending despite continued job additions. Data center projects drove most of the sector's momentum, indicating concentration in a single category rather than broad-based strength.

What We Learned in August: Construction Industry Lacks Broad-Based Momentum The construction industry posted another month of lackluster growth. While nonresidential spending increased modestly and contractors continued to add jobs, momentum is highly concentrated in the data center category. …

This story was originally published by Construction Executive.