The third quarter of 2025 reveals a mixed landscape in construction activity, with crane counts showing modest shifts across the 17 cities surveyed. While economic uncertainty influences development decisions, the overall market remains cautiously active.
Of the cities surveyed, seven experienced a decline in crane activity, six held steady, and four saw an
increase.
This distribution suggests a hesitancy in largescale construction, though signs of growth persist
in select markets such as education, federal, and transportation. The balance between declining and
rising crane counts points to a transitional phase, where developers are weighing opportunities
against ongoing financial pressures.
A few key insights:
- Crane counts have increased in Calgary, Chicago, Denver, and San Francisco.
- Austin, Honolulu, Las Vegas, Seattle, Toronto, and Washington, DC are holding steady in their crane counts.
- Cities with a decrease of more than 20 percent include Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, New York City, Phoenix and Portland.
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