2026 construction economic outlook: Annual forecast & strategy
Navigating the 2026 construction economy
Join renowned construction economist Dr. Anirban Basu—chief economist for the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), American Institute of Architects (AIA), and the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA)—for an in-depth analysis of the macroeconomic trends defining the construction sector in 2026.
In this on-demand webinar, Dr. Basu examines the primary economic drivers impacting contractors across civil, commercial and institutional markets:
Backlogs & pipeline health: How project pipelines are shifting across public infrastructure vs. private commercial developments.
Labor availability & wage pressures: Structural workforce constraints and their impact on project delivery schedules.
Capital costs & margin strategy: How interest rate movements and material inflation affect bidding strategies, cash flow, and overall profitability.
Equip your leadership team with the data-driven forecasts needed to protect margins, mitigate risk, and position your firm for sustainable growth.
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