2025 CIRT Sentiment Index: First Quarter
Get the pulse of the construction industry's top CEOs with our first quarter 2025 sentiment index and current trends from the Construction Industry Round Table (CIRT).
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2025 Civil Infrastructure Construction Index: First Quarter
Civil infrastructure contractors remain optimistic in 2025, yet uncertainty lingers as new policies take shape. Amid these uncertainties, strategic thinking remains essential for effective decision-making in volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) environments. Read the full report to discover industry insights for the first quarter of 2025.
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Key Considerations for Building Product Manufacturers Around Tariffs
The impact of tariffs on the construction and building products industry is both significant and ongoing. Some companies will benefit from pricing shifts, while others must rework their strategies to remain competitive. The only certainty is that tariffs and their influence on pricing will continue to shape the industry’s trajectory.
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Utility and Communications Infrastructure: 2025 Outlook
Investment in utility and communications infrastructure remains strong in 2025, driven by increasing energy demand from AI and data centers, continued federal funding, and the modernization of power, water and broadband networks. However, policy shifts, supply chain vulnerabilities and labor shortages could introduce challenges for industry stakeholders.
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