Items Tagged with 'construction climate'

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.

Flat construction spending in 2026 points to uneven commercial roofing demand, with infrastructure and data centers offsetting declines as contractor backlog remains steady.

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

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.