Regional Economic Conditions: Construction Sector Outlook

How busy were the summer and fall construction seasons? What do current conditions in the sector look like? How are falling interest rates affecting construction activity? What’s the outlook for the remainder of the year and coming winter season across the Ninth District?
Our Regional Outreach team surveyed construction firms across the Ninth District to gauge recent construction activity and the near-term outlook in the sector. On December 3, 2024, Regional Outreach Director Ron Wirtz hosted a live webinar discussing results from a November survey of construction companies in Ninth District states, who told us about activity levels, challenges, overall conditions, and outlook in the construction sector.