Tag Archive: aluminum
February 15, 2026
Construction Materials Costs Begin Rising Again
Contractors are bracing for a potential return of materials cost pressures in 2026. Nonresidential input prices have jumped 44.5% since the onset of the pandemic...
February 1, 2026
Retail Openings Tick Up as Closures Ease in 2026
Retail outlook for 2026 shows modest growth in store openings, with closures slowing and demand rising for prime retail space. Read on to learn more:...
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...
July 17, 2025
Impact of Tariffs Increasingly Apparent but US Construction Firms Remain Confident
The impact of tariffs are increasingly apparent, but U.S. construction firms remain confident. “Despite this potential headwind, approximately six out of ten contractors expect their...
July 7, 2025
Construction costs jump at a 6% annualized rate
Spikes in iron, steel, copper and aluminum prices in May largely offset declines in energy, according to the latest Producer Price Index data. Despite rising...
