Construction spending is finally stabilizing, labor stays firm, and tariffs loom large—Design Collaborative's latest look digs into what’s really moving the construction cost needle. This blog post ...

As home prices climb and inventory thins, a major culprit is hiding in plain sight: the U.S. simply doesn’t have enough skilled labor force to build the homes buyers want and need. Experts say this ...

Gordian, provider of data-driven solutions for all phases of the building lifecycle, reported relative stability in construction equipment and materials costs last year, but continued growth in ...

Tariffs that doubled midyear, a renewed spike in steel prices and the ripple effects of the war with Iran are offsetting any broader cooling in materials, leaving developers and homebuilders with ...

Rising material costs, labor shortages and extreme weather are driving new risk management, insurance and workforce ...

Growth in the construction industry plateaued over the past year — and in 2026, look for that trend to continue. Faced with labor shortages, supply chain issues and economic pressures like high ...

Material costs are rising, workers are scarce and customers are delaying new construction plans. Material costs are rising, workers are scarce and customers are delaying new construction plans.

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, April 23 (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits edged up ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Homeowners attended some programs in New Orleans this weekend, looking for answers as property insurance rates, construction materials, and labor costs continue to rise. Vendors ...