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The construction sector is turning a new page heading into 2026. After a bumpy 2023–2025 period—marked by high input costs, slowing starts, and tight labor—the picture for next year looks like cautious recovery in places, continued pressure in others, and a rapid push to adopt technologies that cut time and cost.

The construction industry is a major driver of the U.S. economy, encompassing everything from residential housing to complex commercial developments. In 2025, the landscape of the construction market is shaped by several key factors, including economic recovery, rising material costs, labor shortages, and regional market trends. This blog dives into the latest statistics and analysis of the construction industry, broken down by state, project type, material costs, and labor c