Construction Futures: June 2026 Economic Roundup

Construction hiring and project backlogs are picking up momentum heading into mid-2026, signaling improved demand. Rising material costs and labor shortages are tightening contractor margins despite the positive activity.

What We Learned in June: Construction Shows Small Signs of Momentum, Risks Remain The construction industry has experienced an uptick in hiring and growing backlog in recent months, yet input price escalation and reemerging signs of labor shortages could put pressure on contractor margins in the…

This story was originally published by Construction Executive.