3Q 2026 Cost Report: Construction Industry Executive Confidence Dips Slightly in Q3
ENR’s Construction Industry Confidence Index fell marginally between the second and third quarters, dropping two points but still at a slightly positive 52 rating.
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ENR’s Construction Industry Confidence Index fell marginally between the second and third quarters, dropping two points but still at a slightly positive 52 rating.
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