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Heads or Tails: Deloitte’s 2026 Construction Industry Outlook
A new report from Deloitte, “2026 Engineering and Construction Industry Outlook,” identifies significant headwinds facing the industry in 2026.
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 Futures: January 2026
Construction spending and hiring slow while prices and backlog rise. Is this setting a precedent for the rest of the year?
Reducing Rework on Construction Projects Benefits Budget, Schedule and Financial Loss
Build it nice or build it twice. Studies show that rework can cost contractors up to 20% of project costs.
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?








