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November 19, 2025

Tariff Pressures Cause Uncertainty in the Commercial Construction Outlook

Written by Aaron Champagne, Director of Client Development The first year of the current administration has brought on sweeping tariff policies, which have begun to...

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November 9, 2025

Economic Outlook 2026 Signals Steady Growth

The economic outlook for 2026 points to slow growth, stable inflation, and moderate job gains despite global and domestic uncertainty. Economists expect slow but steady...

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September 22, 2025

Modular Construction is Rising

Modular construction is rising in multifamily as developers cut costs, build faster, and attract support from federal policy. Read on to learn more: Link

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September 15, 2025

Construction Starts in the U.S. Jumped 16% in June

Construction activity in the United States increased sharply in June 2025, with total construction starts rising 16 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of...

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September 13, 2025

Construction Pressures Ease, Yet Contractors Stay Cautious

The rate of construction freezes and cancellations plummeted in July, according to the latest data from Cincinnati-based ConstructConnect. The Project Stress Index, a measure of...

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September 1, 2025

A Wave of Projects Lifts Construction Planning to a Record High

A wave of projects lifts construction planning to a record high. Notable strength in data center and warehouse activity accounted for the growth as developers...

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August 27, 2025

Construction Growth Forecasts Unchanged

The Construction Products Association (CPA) stands by the spring forecasts it published in April, with construction output still forecast to rise by 1.9% in 2025...

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July 31, 2025

The U.S. & Europe Agree to Lower Tariffs

The U.S. and the European Union have established the framework of a deal that could set tariffs to 15% for most imports from the bloc....

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July 19, 2025

Why Now Is the Smartest Time to Be in Multifamily Development

With high interest rates and construction slowdowns stalling new supply, multifamily development is poised for a comeback. Developers who break ground now could benefit from...

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July 10, 2025

Supply Chain Transparency as a Tool for Tariff Mitigation

Supply chain transparency can help businesses offset tariff costs. As new tariffs reshape global trade, construction firms are reassessing supply chains to manage rising costs...

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