Associated Builders and Contractors

Global construction industry cost and sentiment pressures

4 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Home builder sentiment declines amid rising costs and interest rates

The global construction industry faces sustained upward pressure on operational costs, driven by rising material, fuel, and labor expenses. In the United States, construction input prices rose 1.2% in August 2026. Data

Global and U.S. generational wealth transfer

5 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Family property and inheritance disputes rise amid wealth transfers

A massive global transfer of wealth is underway as baby boomers and older entrepreneurs prepare to pass assets to younger generations. Estimates suggest approximately $83.5 trillion will be transferred globally, with Cer

US labor volatility and shifting consumer sentiment

62 clusters · 269 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: U.S. construction spending and employment show nonresidential growth

The US economic landscape continues to show signs of deceleration across labor and consumer sectors. Following a period of volatile job growth, April data indicated a slowdown with 175,000 jobs added, down from a revised