October Construction Materials Prices Unchanged, Energy and Lumber Prices Fall
As the year winds down, so do construction materials prices, namely oil and lumber.
Using Fleet Data to Control Fuel, Labor and Maintenance Costs
GPS tracking systems and telematics technology help collect fleet data, giving managers a clearer picture of daily operations.
Before the Next Project: Map the Gap Between Payroll and Collections
Which bills come first? When should the customer payments arrive? And what happens if one of them is two weeks late?
A More Selective Market: AI, Operational Efficiency and Project Cancellations Top of Mind for Contractors This Year
Of those surveyed, 45% said they were piloting or actively implementing artificial intelligence.
Construction Materials Prices Jump 2.2% in September, Up 11.2% Year Over Year
“Construction input prices have risen more than 11% over the past 12 months, the largest year-over-year increase in nearly four years."
Lumber Holds Steady, Plywood Climbs
Gordian reported an 11% quarterly increase in plywood costs and a 3% increase in pine-board prices.
Six Ways to Stress-Test Construction Technology
Systems should be tested under conditions that represent the contractor’s work.
Construction Firms Are Investing in AI—But Are They Actually AI-Ready?
Wipfli has released its 2026 State of Technology in the Construction Industry survey results.
