DBIA-NE | Construction Industry 2026 Economic Update

Presentation Featuring:

Macrina Wilkins – Senior Research Analyst, AGC of America

Dr. Eric Thompson – Department Chair, K.H. Nelson College Professor of Economics and the Direct of the Bureau of Business Research at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Discussion Topics:

Construction Spending, Labor, and Materials Outlook for 2026

This session will provide a clear, data-driven look at national economic trends, labor market dynamics, material cost pressures, and the changing tariff landscape.

Building Cost Trends

Eric will discuss trends in the cost of inputs to the construction industry including building material, labor, and lots.

Questions: Contact Chapter President James Franks James Franks [email protected]

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