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."
Construction Mental Health Score Rises
The report surveyed 5,000 employed U.S. adults in June. Across all industries, 23% of respondents were classified at high mental health risk.
Hall of Mirrors: Malachowsky Hall at UF
Florida's Malachowsky Hall looks like something straight out of a futuristic fun house.
ABC Welcomes Permitting Reform Bill, Urges Senate Passage
“The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act’s comprehensive and balanced reforms to the National Environmental Policy Act and the Clean Water Act would address bureaucratic and procedural inefficiencies that deter and delay development."
Construction Backlog Indicator Rises Again in September on Data Center Strength
Commercial and institutional construction backlog dipped in the middle of the year, but it has since risen to its highest level since 2025.
Lumber Holds Steady, Plywood Climbs
Gordian reported an 11% quarterly increase in plywood costs and a 3% increase in pine-board prices.
Building Talent in a Tight Market
Filling the talent gap is a balancing act between finding the right people and finding the right amount of people. When the right people are already on your payroll, sometimes it pays to teach that talent how to do more.
Why Culture at Your Construction Company Might Need an Audit
What culture audits might uncover are hidden liabilities that are greater than the financial liabilities on the balance sheet.
