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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Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, EC Electric is one of the most respected and trusted full-service electrical contractors on the West Coast.
Read MoreDiversification 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…
Read MoreKey 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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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.
Read MoreBefore 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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DBIA Design-Build Utilization Study 2025
Design-build is rapidly becoming a preferred project delivery method across various project types and sizes and is expected to reach more than $500 billion by 2028.
Read MoreConstruction Contractors’ Guide to Smarter Growth Strategies
In the competitive world of construction, standing still is not an option. Growth requires evolution, and for many contractors, diversification is the strategy of choice. But that’s not without risk. Whether expanding geographically, entering new market segments or offering new services, each path comes with its own set of challenges and rewards.
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Private Equity Sector Brief: Nonresidential Exterior Building Services
Learn more about the market opportunity, thematic drivers and an overview of market fragmentation for the nonresidential exterior building services industry. This guide is intended to serve as a roadmap for private equity firms developing an investment thesis or targeting an acquisition in the space.
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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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