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Commercial construction Economic forecast
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What’s Driving Construction Spending in 2026?

Key Takeaways: U.S. construction spending nears $2.2 trillion in 2026, led by data centers and semiconductor fabs. Data…

August 20
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AGC: Impacts of War and Tariffs Spread

ARLINGTON, VA – The producer price index for inputs to new nonresidential construction rose 7.1 percent from July…

August 17
Commercial construction Compliance Economic forecast
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What Really Causes Construction Cost Overruns?

Key Takeaways: Construction cost overruns stem from information lag: field productivity data takes three to five weeks to…

July 29

 

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Commercial construction Economic forecast
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Spring 2026 Construction Market Trends

Key Takeaways: Spring 2026 construction is split: tech sectors drive demand while traditional commercial and residential lag. Construction…

July 1
Prices
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Prices for Construction Materials Climb

ARLINGTON, VA – The producer price index for inputs to new nonresidential construction rose 1.8 percent in May…

June 17
Commercial construction Data center construction Economic forecast
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Data Center Growth Is Redrawing America’s Infrastructure Priorities

Key Takeaways: U.S. data center construction spending has topped $50 billion, surpassing public transit outlays and signaling a…

June 11
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Materials and Energy Costs Hit Construction

ARLINGTON, VA – The producer price index for inputs to new nonresidential construction rose 1.7 percent in April…

May 19
Tariffs
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The Ripple Effect of Tariffs on Construction and HVAC Budgets

Key Takeaways: Tariffs on steel, aluminum and copper are increasing HVAC construction costs and project budgets across the…

April 16
Economic forecast Technology
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U.S. Bank, Built Technologies Modernize Construction Loans

Key Takeaways: Construction loan management is modernized through integration with Built Technologies, increasing efficiency for lenders and borrowers.…

April 2
Compliance Economic forecast Tariffs
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Navigate Tariffs and Construction Demand

Key Takeaways: Tariff impacts on U.S. construction: Rising costs for steel, rebar and heavy equipment challenge profit margins.…

April 2