First Look: Nonresidential Construction Index
First look at the Nonresidential Construction Index report for the second quarter 2025.
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First Look: Civil Infrastructure Construction Index
First look at the Civil Infrastructure Construction Index report for the second quarter 2025.
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The 2025 Tariff Resurgence: What It Means for Contractors
While the tariff situation remains fluid, contractors that take proactive steps will be best positioned to weather the storm. The current challenges, if managed wisely, may present opportunities for firms that can innovate and lead in cost-efficient construction practices.
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Diversification Done Right: Lessons from the Field
This is the final post in our series about diversification. In our first post, we talked about understanding the critical elements of diversification, the drivers behind it and why conducting a strategy audit is essential. After this initial overview, the first step is understanding if you’re even ready to begin the process of diversifying, which we explored in our second post. Before…
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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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Before You Leap: Is Your Business Ready to Diversify?
Before entering new markets and segments, it’s crucial to understand where your business stands today. Auditing your current strategy is critical to evaluating your readiness and identifying areas for improvement.
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Key Factors in Planning Your Business’s Capital Expenditures
When it comes to making capital outlays for equipment or for acquisitions, it is essential for construction industry leaders to evaluate how these expenditures align with their overall business strategy and prepare for potential short-term cash challenges.
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What Top Leaders Say About Five Common Strategy Mistakes
When it comes to planning, it is easy for construction leaders to focus on a few areas of their companies’ operations. Companies instead need to holistically understand the context of the business landscape in which they operate.
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Warehouse Investment: On Track to Drive More Demand for Commercial Construction
Warehouse and logistics, a subset of commercial construction, remains one of the fastest growing segments over the past decade. Though FMI anticipates challenges over the next few years, long-term demand for warehouse space will likely rise, with annual warehouse construction nearing three-fifths of all commercial construction investment by 2028.
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Three Keys to Improving Project Profitability
Project fees can be one of the early battlegrounds of a changing marketplace, particularly for engineering design firms. Discover three tips for improving project fees.
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