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?
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.
Construction Materials Prices Continue To Rise, Up 3.5% Since Last September
With pre-shutdown data still trickling, numbers for September reveal rising materials prices.
Pre-Shutdown Nonresidential Construction Spending Down in August
Considering nonresidential construction spending was down before the 43-day government shutdown, that does not bode well for numbers when data returns.
ABC Contractor Backlog and Confidence Slip in October
After holding out hope all summer, construction contractor confidence is officially contracting.
The Four Pillars of Construction Consulting: Finance, Human Resources, Technology and Risk Management
Marrying workflows between the field and the office can sometimes be disjointed. Let a construction consultant fill the gaps.
Construction Futures: October 2025 Economic Roundup
Due to the ongoing government shutdown, economic data for the construction industry is slim to none. Here is what can be extrapolated.
