The cost of materials is up. Along with that increase comes increased complications with delivering those materials to the jobsite.
Construction Materials Prices Jump 0.4% in July
Materials prices are up in nearly all categories except natural gas, which decreased 2.1% in July.
Building an Entrepreneur: How a Construction Company Owner Founded a Franchise Business
This is how Brian Robinson went from the Great Recession to owning his own construction company and building three great franchise locations.
Prepare to Pivot: CBIZ’s 2025 Construction Industry Survey
CBIZ’s 2025 Construction Industry Survey reveals how firms are adapting to labor shortages, financing challenges and shifting priorities in a changing economic landscape.
News Briefs: July-August 2025
Tiny home is taking on a new meaning with micro-housing trends; plus, copper prices soar.
Future-Proofing: Spend Your Money Smarter
The economy is more uncertain than ever, and construction companies may feel the instinct to cut spending as a result. While simply spending less is an option, strategic spending in workforce management can prevent cost leaks and lock in the right skilled labor to keep your company moving forward.
Numbers Don’t Lie: Accounting Leaders Weigh In on State of 2025 Construction Finance
But they don’t automatically tell easy truths, either. Leaders from some of the best accounting firms weigh in on how to navigate an environment in which evolving tariffs, rising costs and new tax legislation are creating financial complexities.
Nonresidential Construction Spending Contracts in Six of Past Seven Months
Construction job growth and spending are both down in recent weeks, signaling potentially persistent weakness in the economy for the near future.









