Economic Forecast Preview: 2026 and Beyond

Season 5, Episode 1 of the Building Michigan podcast, hosted by Kevin Koehler, President of the Construction Association of Michigan, features Fan-Yu Kuo, Senior Economist at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), for a discussion on the economic outlook for 2026 and beyond. Fan-Yu Kuo will also headline the February 3rd CAM/HBA Economic Forecast Breakfast, held during the 2026 Great Lakes Design and Construction EXPO.The episode explores today’s economic landscape, covering inflation trends, labor market shifts, and housing’s pivotal role in driving growth. Fan-Yu weighs in on challenges such as skilled labor shortages and rising material costs, while offering insights on monetary policy, changes at the Federal Reserve, and how AI is shaping construction efficiency.