Construction Economics for July 21, 2025
Brad Rehnstrom2025-07-16T13:00:00+00:00ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics
ABC Survey: Contractor Backlog Increased In June
Brad Rehnstrom2025-07-15T19:08:29+00:00Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, ABC members report an increase in construction backlog.
Lane lands $337M I-85 widening
Brad Rehnstrom2025-07-15T18:13:00+00:00The contractor will rework six bridges and add lanes in a four-mile section through the Charlotte, North Carolina, area.
Amtrak, high-speed rail, public transit take cuts in House 2026 budget proposal
Brad Rehnstrom2025-07-15T18:10:00+00:00
In a markup session Monday, a House subcommittee proposed slashing the transportation department’s discretionary spending by over $3 billion.
Infrastructure: Everything You Always Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask
Brad Rehnstrom2025-07-15T15:16:41+00:00Does a new book meet its promise of describing how cities work and power our lives?
