Tag: rising
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Rising Plumbing Costs Challenge Commercial Construction
Trusted Plumbing & Heating LLC, a local Renton plumber and HVAC company serving King County and the surrounding areas, has launched an awareness campaign intended to educate homeowners about common tactics that plumbers sometimes employ to maximize profit, at the expense of the customer. The campaign includes light-hearted, but informative video advertisements parodying some of…
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Rising Plumbing Costs Challenge Commercial Construction
Trusted Plumbing & Heating LLC, a local Renton plumber and HVAC company serving King County and the surrounding areas, has launched an awareness campaign intended to educate homeowners about common tactics that plumbers sometimes employ to maximize profit, at the expense of the customer. The campaign includes light-hearted, but informative video advertisements parodying some of…
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Construction Insurance Outlook 2026: How Contractors Can Manage Rising Costs, Labor Shortages and New Risks
Construction business leaders know how quickly market conditions can shift. Tariffs, labor shortages, and inflationary pressures are changing the cost of doing business, while technology and legal risks evolve just as rapidly. In this environment, a “set it and forget it” approach to renewing your insurance policy can leave gaps and create costly surprises. According…
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Jobsite risk is rising. It’s time to benchmark AI-powered worker safety tools
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming construction operations and safety, both on jobsites and on the road between projects. For firms under pressure to meet project deadlines and keep crews safe, AI is designed to reduce risk, cut costs, and improve project efficiency. However, even with rapid AI advancements, safety gains in construction haven’t materialized…
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‘There is a limit’: Rising materials costs test construction’s breaking point
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Construction input prices increased 0.2% in August due to jumps in iron and steel costs, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data. The uptick…
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Skanska Report Highlights 2025 Construction Market Trends Amid Tariffs and Rising Material Costs
Skanska has released its Summer 2025 Construction Market Trends Report, offering analysis on the impacts of tariffs, supply chain conditions and material pricing on the U.S. construction industry. According to the report, total construction starts rose 16% in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.33 trillion, largely driven by manufacturing and data center…
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LIME Painting Revives Aging Homes Amid Rising Demand
The average age of a home purchased in the U.S. hit a record 36 years in 2024, as homebuyers increasingly seek out older properties with character. This shift is fueling a growing demand for skilled renovation—and LIME Painting is leading the way. As the first and only luxury painting franchise specializing in custom residential and commercial properties,…
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LIME Painting Revives Aging Homes Amid Rising Demand
The average age of a home purchased in the U.S. hit a record 36 years in 2024, as homebuyers increasingly seek out older properties with character. This shift is fueling a growing demand for skilled renovation—and LIME Painting is leading the way. As the first and only luxury painting franchise specializing in custom residential and commercial properties,…
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Rising Tariffs and Labor Shortages Drive Demand for Faster Project Delivery with AWP
The latest round of tariffs from the Trump administration is driving construction input costs up 41% since February 2020, impacting materials like steel, copper, and aluminum. Even domestic projects are feeling the pinch, as supplier pricing reacts to broader market uncertainty. At the same time, workforce shortages are worsening — with 91% of contractors reporting…
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Rising Tariffs and Labor Shortages Drive Demand for Faster Project Delivery with AWP
The latest round of tariffs from the Trump administration is driving construction input costs up 41% since February 2020, impacting materials like steel, copper, and aluminum. Even domestic projects are feeling the pinch, as supplier pricing reacts to broader market uncertainty. At the same time, workforce shortages are worsening — with 91% of contractors reporting…