The economic fallout from the Trump administration tariff war has already breached jobsites through acute materials cost increases and accelerated project timelines, say specialty contractors ranked this year.
Federal funding clawbacks targeting sustainability-minded programs are expected to stunt U.S. 2050 emissions goals by as much as 7 billion tonnes by 2030, experts warn.
Construction industry executives report little change in sentiment between Q2 and Q3. ENR’s Confidence Index rose one point to a still slightly pessimistic 48 rating this quarter.
Challenges abound for the Top 250 International Contractors as revenue numbers show regional conflicts—with supply chain disruptions and cost volatility rocking some global markets and roiling others to a point of diminished returns.
Global AEC sector transformation lurches forward in another consecutive year of growth for ENR’s Top 225 International Design Firms—driven by energy transition and more intense geopolitical and climate-linked challenges.
Revenue for this year’s Top 100 Professional Services Firms reveals nuanced shifts in an increasingly complex market roiled by uncertainty and rising risks.
ENR’s Construction Industry Confidence Index fell 14 points between Q1 and Q2, to a rating of 47. That marks the third largest drop in the history of the index.
Top 100 Project Delivery Firms saw demand for design-build and construction management-at-risk delivery methods increase by 11% and 13.4% respectively last year, reflecting what firms say is a drive toward greater project collaboration.
Confusion over the Trump administration’s “America First” agenda and rising construction costs drive company execs to shift resources toward innovative solutions.