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24/11/2025

Q3 outlook: navigating uncertainty in the US construction market

The U.S. construction sector is under pressure. Labour shortages, high interest rates, and volatile material costs are converging with an ageing workforce and tighter immigration rules. At the same time, new technologies are changing how teams plan and deliver. In this climate, certainty is not a luxury. It is essential.

We have analysed the facts and the fallout

This Q3 report examines the key forces holding projects back, from workforce gaps to cost fluctuations. Over the past year, 13.1% of the construction pipeline has been lost to uncertainty. Project owners are rethinking how they scope, sequence, and fund developments. AI and robotics are playing a role, but they are not a complete solution.

Helping clients make decisions that hold up under pressure

Accurate data and agile planning are critical in a disrupted market. This report shows how developers can stay in control by understanding risk, anticipating change, and moving with confidence. The path forward starts with clarity.

Read the full Q3 insight report

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