While many AEC firms still hear rumbles of COVID-19-related disruptions in the construction industry, Top 600 specialty contractors are on the front lines—navigating an increasingly volatile supply chain that is smooth for some firms while stalling others with sticker shock.
A full two years into the pandemic, Top 600 firms report that their challenges are largely the same, with nuanced differences depending on industry. Increasing costs, rising risks and scarce skilled hands to keep their operations moving at peak production are top of mind for most, but firms are learning to work smarter with the resources they have to manage expectations and complete projects on time.