ABC Survey Finds Backlogs Have Fallen But Contractors Keep Positive Outlook Alisa Zevin March 11, 2025 No Comments Firms in the Northeast and South reported the strongest backlogs.Read More
Government Federal Funding for $1.1B North Carolina Bridge Replacement Paused, NCDOT Says James Leggate March 6, 2025 No Comments The $1.1-billion Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement is still in design, but a $242-million federal grant is on hold after an executive order from President Donald Trump.Read More
Materials New Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, Expected to Drive Up Construction Prices Alisa Zevin March 5, 2025 No Comments The tariffs being implemented are in addition to the 25% fee on steel and aluminum imports announced last month.Read More
Artificial Intelligence Oracle Adds AI Agent to Textura to Help Sift Through Payment Issues Jeff Yoders March 3, 2025 No Comments AI agent is designed to help answer subcontractor questions in the system without having to contact Textura support directly.Read More
Construction Spending Falls Slightly in January Alisa Zevin March 3, 2025 No Comments Non-residential spending rose slightly, but experts predict overall spending to continue to decline.Read More
Infrastructure Chicago to Borrow $830M for City Infrastructure Projects Annemarie Mannion February 27, 2025 No Comments Chicago City Council has approved a plan to borrow $830 million for repairs and upgrades to the city's transportation infrastructure.Read More
1Q 2025 Cost Report: Increases in Executive Compensation Fall From Record Highs Bruce Buckley February 26, 2025 No Comments Raises peaked in 2023, but remain high compared to pre-pandemic levels.Read More
1Q 2025 Cost Report: Construction Execs Optimistic for the Year Ahead Jonathan Keller February 26, 2025 No Comments Concerns over tariffs will factor heavily as the year continues. Read More
1Q 2025 Cost Report: Projects Held In Planning Amid Unsure Budget Future Alisa Zevin February 26, 2025 No Comments Materials prices are expected to rise in the face of tariffs.Read More
ENR 2025 First Quarterly Cost Report February 26, 2025 One Comment Rate cuts have slowed in the first quarter of 2025, and experts predict rising materials costs ahead.Read More