Building & Construction
July 15, 2025
Written by Stephanie Ritenbaugh
The construction sector is sending some mixed signals as uncertainty in the market lingers. Some indicators, like the Dodge Momentum Index, showed surprise growth in June. Others, like spending, are flagging.
Tariffs and inflation have been playing havoc on prices, and higher interest rates and lending requirements have made financing more difficult.
Ken Simonson, chief economist for the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), will join SMU and AMU for a Community Chat webinar on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 11 a.m. ET.
Aluminum sheet lead times rose modestly in October, while broader supply indicators remained largely stable after September’s shift.
Texarkana Aluminum received ASI Performance Standard certification for its Texas rolling operations following a multiyear expansion of the facility.
IAPMO’s Systems Certification Body has issued the first certificates under the Aluminum Anodizers Council’s program for anodized aluminum.
Investor focus last week remained on the ongoing correlation between US treasury yields and oil prices, especially now that 10-year rates have reached fresh highs.
