5+ hour, 19+ min ago   (340+ words) The latest PPI report presents "plenty of cause for concern," according to Associated Builders and Contractors. The latest PPI report did little to alleviate worries around materials costs, which ranked as one of the top headwinds for contractors in 2026, according…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (456+ words) An executive order from President Donald Trump installs a 25% tariff on couch, sofa, chair and kitchen cabinet imports and a 10% duty on timber and lumber. The U.S. will implement new tariffs on wood imports as well as derivative products such as…...

5+ mon, 4+ week ago   (382+ words) Materials prices climbed again in June, according to the latest Producer Price Index, even without new levies that are set to take effect on Aug. 1. Contractors absorbed another round of steady cost increases in June, even before the most aggressive…...

7+ mon, 3+ day ago   (729+ words) Chris Evans, president of the Swinerton-owned supplier and contractor, is eyeing opportunities in this uncertain economy. Amid the chaos of tariffs and economic uncertainty, Chris Evans is feeling deja vu with regards to the construction supply chain. Evans, the president…...