Bryan Gottlieb

Articles by Bryan Gottlieb

A resilient U.S. construction economy continues to expand at the top, even as cash-flow pressure and workforce shortages build beneath the surface.

Economic Analysis

Construction’s Split-screen Economy: Resilience at the Top, Strain Below

Private-sector reports offer snapshot of construction and design-industry performance as federal data remain unavailable

Bryan Gottlieb

October 10, 2025

With federal data frozen by the shutdown, new industry reports reveal steady growth in design services but rising financial and labor pressures.

In August 2025, iron and steel prices increased by 9.2% year over year, contributing to a rise in overall construction input costs.

Economic Indicators

Construction Faces Higher Costs, Weaker Jobs Amid PPI Downturn

August PPI slipped overall, but metals and fuel pushed construction inputs higher

Bryan Gottlieb

September 11, 2025

Producer prices fell in August, but construction input costs climbed as metals and diesel rose. With jobs revised lower, contractors face uneven pressures closing out 2025.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On Demand In modern roofing systems, vapor retarders and air barriers do more than just minimize air leakage—they’re essential to maximizing performance and longevity. This engaging course dives into the next generation of moisture control: permeable vapor retarders and air barriers. Discover how these cutting-edge technologies are transforming low-slope roofing assemblies by improving energy efficiency, managing moisture, and boosting wind uplift resistance.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW ; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On-Demand Designing a high-performance building enclosure requires more than just surface-level protection; it demands a rigorous, performance-based mastery of below-grade water and gas mitigation. This discussion will provide an expert-level analysis of below-grade waterproofing within the comprehensive framework of the high-performance building enclosure.

Articles by Bryan Gottlieb

Construction’s Split-screen Economy: Resilience at the Top, Strain Below

Construction Faces Higher Costs, Weaker Jobs Amid PPI Downturn

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