Articles Tagged with ''construction climate''

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.

La demanda de trabajadores sigue creciendo en la construcción, pero muchas empresas de roofing continúan teniendo dificultades para cubrir sus vacantes.

Construction job openings jumped in April while roofing contractors continued competing for scarce skilled labor, raising concerns about costs, staffing and project schedules.

Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney explains oil costs, data centers and contract exposure issues.

Construction input prices have risen more in four months than the previous three years combined, putting roofing contractors under mounting pressure.

Commercial construction hiring remained strong in April, led by surging demand for data centers and infrastructure projects.

Owens Corning reported lower first-quarter roofing sales and earnings amid softer housing and remodeling activity but maintained its second-quarter outlook.

Strong demand in data centers and infrastructure contrasts with weak office and multifamily markets as financing pressures persist.

U.S. asphalt shingle shipments dropped double digits in Q1 2026, with all major roofing categories declining year over year as construction demand softens and costs climb sharply.