Construction Materials Prices Surge in January, Driven Again by Tariffs
The tariffs have been struck down, but they are still reeking havoc on construction materials prices.
ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Falls to Four-Year Low in January; Contractor Confidence Grows
ABC's Construction Backlog Indicator is tracking a steady decline.
Repricing Risk: How Inflation and Tariffs Are Reshaping Construction Insurance
Inflation isn’t just raising prices on materials and labor—it’s changing how risk is priced.
Construction Marketing in 2026: Strategy First, Execution Second
The most important change in construction marketing heading into 2026 is mindset.
Tariffs Push Construction Materials Prices Higher in November
Tariffs seem here to stay, along with the subsequent rising materials prices.
Construction Backlog Indicator Falls Sharply in November, Confidence in Profit Margins Dips
Construction backlog is down for December, but contractor confidence is high. Are projects dwindling or is productivity ramping up?
What Buyers Really See in Your Financial Statements—And How to Make Them Count
Before you sell, merge or acquire, you better get your story—and your finances—straight.
Data Centers, Tariffs, Inflation, Oh My: Anirban Basu on Construction Economy at Year’s End
According to audience poll responses, contractors today are worried about insufficient demand for their construction services—a stark contrast from just a couple months ago.
