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Construction Futures: July 2025 Economic Roundup
Construction spending is dwindling yet employment is up; materials prices are increasing while backlog is rebounding.
By Construction Executive
July 28, 2025
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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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