Business
Construction Futures: March 2025 Economic Roundup
Momentum waivered, backlogged slowed and input costs increased, yet spending inched higher, jobs were added and contractor confidence grew.
By Construction Executive
March 31, 2025
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by Construction Executive
Construction Executive, an award-winning magazine published by Associated Builders and Contractors, is the leading source for news, market developments and business issues impacting the construction industry. CE helps its more than 50,000 print readers understand and manage risk, technology, economics, legal challenges and more to run more profitable and productive businesses.
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