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Articles Tagged with ''construction climate''

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Construction Is Hiring Again — but Fuel Costs and Borrowing Rates Are Eating Into the Good News

The industry added 26,000 jobs in March, but diesel topping $5.40 a gallon and rising Treasury yields are raising alarms for contractors heading into the busy season
John Wyatt
John Wyatt
April 3, 2026
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The industry added 26,000 jobs in March, but diesel topping $5.40 a gallon and rising Treasury yields are raising alarms for contractors heading into the busy season


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Housing Insights

New Data Reframes U.S. Housing Shortage

Shift may affect roofing growth plans
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Tanja Kern
March 2, 2026
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A new analysis finds the U.S. housing shortage has eased since 2022, signaling steadier new construction and more roofing demand from remodeling and replacement work.


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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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Tendencias del Consumidor

Encuesta: 23% Planea Cambiar el Techo en 2026

Las mejoras del hogar impulsan la demanda de techado
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
February 17, 2026
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Una nueva encuesta de TAMKO revela que el 23% de los propietarios de viviendas planea reemplazar su techo en 2026, lo que indica una demanda continua en el mercado de techos residenciales en medio de una actividad más amplia de renovaciones.


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Consumer Trends

Survey: 23% Plan to Reroof in 2026

Home upgrades drive roofing demand
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
February 17, 2026
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A new TAMKO survey finds 23% of homeowners plan to re-roof in 2026, signaling continued residential roofing demand amid broader renovation activity.


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Construction Data

ABC: Construction Backlog Dips to 8 Months

Confidence rises despite four-year low in backlog
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
February 11, 2026
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Industry adds 33,000 jobs in January as contractors remain optimistic about sales growth.


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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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Tanja Kern
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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Construction Employment

More States Add Construction Jobs as Labor Crunch Persists

AGC analysis shows widening employment gains, but contractors warn worker shortages continue to hinder project delivery.
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
December 12, 2025
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Construction employment grew in 27 states and D.C. over the past year, with 31 states adding jobs in September, according to new AGC data.


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