Recorded on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025
A lot has shifted since NSCA’s chief economist, Dr. Chris Kuehl, last spoke to the NSCA Community at the 2025 Business & Leadership Conference. As we head into Q4, integrators are facing new challenges—from trade tensions and inflation uncertainty to labor shortages and shifting market demand.
In this systems integrator–focused economic update, Dr. Kuehl cuts through the noise and offers clear insights on:
- Tariffs and trade restrictions: What they really mean for product availability and pricing
- Supply chain recovery—or setbacks still ahead
- The evolving labor market: Wage pressure, subcontractor access, and productivity
- Commercial construction outlook for 2026
- Vertical markets showing promise vs. those slowing down
- Global conflicts and their ripple effects on integration
- Business and consumer confidence: Where spending may rise—or stall
Known for his candid, no-spin perspective, Dr. Kuehl brings context that integrators can act on now and plan around for the year ahead.
Stay until the end for live Q&A with Dr. Kuehl.
If you want clarity on how macroeconomic forces are shaping the integration industry, don’t miss this update.
