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Construction Futures: August 2025 Economic Roundup
Spending, hiring and overall momentum are down across the construction industry for August 2025.
By Construction Executive
August 22, 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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