Articles Tagged with ''construction climate''

A new Houzz report finds AI adoption surging among construction firms, with contractors reporting significant time savings and productivity gains.

Construction added 22,000 jobs in July, with nonresidential specialty trade contractors accounting for most of the industry’s hiring gains.

Roofing contractors continue hiring as labor shortages outweigh slowing construction activity.

U.S. shingle shipments slipped through midyear as single-family construction weakened, while modified bitumen gained amid stronger commercial and industrial activity.

Replacement demand remains the steadier foundation for residential roofers, while multifamily construction provides a potential new-build lift amid continued single-family weakness.

Construction backlog slipped in June as sales and staffing confidence improved, but rising costs weighed on contractors’ profit expectations.

Construction openings rose sharply in May, but slowing hires and specialized labor demand suggest roofing contractors still face a cautious market.

Los costos de los materiales de construcción registraron un crecimiento cercano al 10% anual, impulsados por el aumento en los precios de la energía, el acero y otros insumos.

Construction backlog hit a near three-year high in May, driven by data center projects.

Construction material prices rose nearly 10% from a year ago as higher energy, steel and copper costs added pressure on contractors and project budgets.