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Tariffed Construction Materials Prices Rise in May

by ABC | Jun 12, 2025
Business | Economy | Equipment | Tools

The tariffs are taking effect—and materials prices are reflecting that.

The Age of Uncertainty: Monitoring Construction Policy Shifts

by Anirban Basu | Jun 11, 2025
Business | Economy | Features

By the time this article is read, it may be largely irrelevant. Policy is shifting daily, market volatility is acute and general economic instability is making risky what has generally been a rather strong postpandemic construction marketplace.

News Briefs: May-June 2025

by Construction Executive | Jun 10, 2025
Business | Economy | Education | Markets | News Briefs | Nuts + Bolts | Residential | Workforce

ABC is entering the aerospace industry; equipment rental booms despite economic hindrance.

Nonresidential Construction Spending Dips 0.1% in April

by ABC | Jun 2, 2025
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Overall nonresidential construction spending declined ever so slightly in April, with private spending down and public spending up.

Construction Futures: May 2025 Economic Roundup

by Construction Executive | May 27, 2025
Business | Business Risk | Commercial | Construction Futures | Economy | Finance | Manufacturing | Markets | Residential

The construction industry holds firm and contractors remain optimistic despite all economic signs to the contrary.

Construction Materials Prices Tame in April Despite Rising Iron and Steel Costs

by ABC | May 19, 2025
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While overall construction input prices are slightly higher year over year, they inched down 0.1% in April compared to March.

Nonresidential Construction Added Jobs in April Despite Headwinds

by ABC | May 7, 2025
Business | Commercial | Economy | Markets | Public | Recruitment | Workforce

Despite a slow in nonresidential construction spending, the sector added jobs in April.

Nonresidential Construction Spending Plunges in March

by ABC | May 6, 2025
Business | Commercial | Economy | Markets | Public

Nonresidential construction spending fell across virtually all subsectors in March, except for data-center projects.
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