Articles Tagged with ''construction climate''

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Tariffs

High Court Tariff Ruling Hits Roofing Supply Chain

The 6–3 ruling limits IEEPA-based import duties, potentially easing volatility for metal roofing, edge metal, fasteners and accessories—though price relief may lag.
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Tanja Kern
February 20, 2026
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Tariff rollback could steady roofing bids, but distributors must clear higher-cost inventory and officials may pursue new duties under other trade laws.


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Construction Data

Construction Costs Rise Fastest Since Early 2023

New analyses from AGC and ABC show construction input prices surged in November, driven by tariff-impacted materials and energy costs.
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Tanja Kern
January 14, 2026
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Construction input prices jumped 0.4% to 0.6% in November, marking the fastest annual increase since January 2023. With aluminum, steel, and energy costs climbing amid tariffs, contractors are raising bids, passing on costs, and planning cautiously—even as some remain optimistic about margins next year.


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Construction Data

Data Centers Lift Construction Outlook, but Economic Worries Grow

Survey shows strong demand for data centers and power projects in 2026, even as contractors grow more concerned about recession risks, labor shortages and policy uncertainty.
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Tanja Kern
January 13, 2026
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While data centers and power projects are driving commercial demand, contractors say economic uncertainty and workforce shortages could affect residential and mixed-use construction in 2026, according to a new AGC and Sage survey.


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Construction Employment

Construction Jobs Dip in December as Unemployment Hits 5%

AGC says hiring plans remain for 2026, but labor shortages and policy uncertainty continue to weigh on construction employment.
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January 12, 2026
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Construction employment declined by 11,000 in December and the unemployment rate among workers with recent construction experience jumped to 5.0 percent, AGC said, even as many firms still plan to add headcount in 2026 if they can find qualified workers amid persistent labor shortages.
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Supply Chain Optimization: Overcoming Challenges in the Building Supply Industry

How technology, workforce investment, and smarter sourcing are reshaping resilience and growth
January 7, 2026
After years of disruption from inflation, labor shortages, and global instability, building supply companies face a pivotal moment. By strengthening supply chains through digital transformation, local sourcing, and workforce development, industry leaders can turn today’s challenges into lasting competitive advantages.
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