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Industry Voices

How Contractors Can Navigate Growth Amid Tariffs and Economic Uncertainty

As inflation, interest rates and global tariffs squeeze the construction industry, contractors must focus on strategic sourcing, cautious expansion, and operational efficiency to remain competitive.
Ben Johnston
July 11, 2025
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As inflation, interest rates and global tariffs squeeze the construction industry, contractors must focus on strategic sourcing, cautious expansion, and operational efficiency to remain competitive.
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Underwriting Prefabrication: Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?

As contractors anticipate a surge in prefabrication over the next five years, this article breaks down how to evaluate its financial viability, balance risks, and build a compelling case for investment.
Tyler Paré leads FMI’s Performance practice
Tyler Paré
July 8, 2025
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As contractors anticipate a surge in prefabrication over the next five years, this article breaks down how to evaluate its financial viability, balance risks, and build a compelling case for investment.
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Publisher's Post with Jill Bloom
Publisher's Post

Embracing the Winds of Change

In a world of economic shifts, industry evolution and rising challenges, bold leadership and a problem-solving mindset are key to thriving in turbulent times.
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
June 25, 2025
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In a world of economic shifts, industry evolution and rising challenges, bold leadership and a problem-solving mindset are key to thriving in turbulent times.
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Up Front: A Walls & Ceilings editorial Column by Mark Fowler
Up Front

Tariffs and U.S. Construction

How tariffs impact trade with Canada, labor shortages, and the bigger economic picture.
Mark Fowler
Mark Fowler
June 23, 2025
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Tariffs are not new to the U.S. construction industry, but recent increases could create ripple effects across the economy. Here's how tariffs impact trade with Canada, labor shortages, and the bigger economic picture.
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ABC: Tariffed Construction Materials Prices Rise in May

Overall construction input prices are 1.3% higher than a year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 1.6% higher
June 12, 2025
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Construction input prices increased 0.2% in May compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data.


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