2026 construction market trends, policy shifts & project costs

Construction economic update: Navigating cost pressures & policy shifts

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 a deep dive into shifting market dynamics, project delivery costs, and late-year growth opportunities.

In this on-demand session, Dr. Basu unpacks the economic realities contractors face as they navigate active projects and plan for the months ahead:

• Demand & investment realities: Key economic drivers influencing construction demand, capital deployment, and project starts.

• Sector-by-sector opportunities: Where resilient growth pockets are emerging across nonresidential and infrastructure segments.

• Labor, inflation & policy pressures: How persistent wage inflation, workforce constraints, and evolving public policies impact bottom-line margins.

• Closing out 2026: Essential indicators contractors should monitor right now and actionable risk-mitigation tactics to finish the year profitably.

While you cannot control the macroeconomy, you can equip your firm with the data-driven clarity needed to stay ahead.