Commercial Construction Slowdown

Commercial Construction Slowdown

Author: Fi Plan Partners March 5, 2026 Duration: 4:10

On this week’s episode of Educational Insights, Ashley Page examines why commercial construction is slowing down and what that means for the U.S. economy. From labor shortages tied to tighter immigration to rising material costs driven by tariffs, he breaks down the key forces slowing new projects across offices, hotels, apartments, and warehouses. He also highlights one bright spot: the rapid expansion of AI data centers, which is quickly becoming a powerful driver of new construction spending.

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Ashley Page, JD, MBA
Senior Vice President
Wealth Consultant
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