New tariffs on selected Canadian cement, gypsum panels, coatings and other materials could affect wall and ceiling contractors’ costs, bids and contracts.
Construction input prices climbed 9.6% year over year in May, driven by rising energy costs and continued increases in steel, copper and other tariff-sensitive materials.
Construction material prices rose nearly 10% from a year ago as higher energy, steel and copper costs added pressure on contractors and project budgets.
$17B acquisition expands QXO into insulation installation and contractor networks, highlighting growing convergence across insulation and waterproofing
FMI Corp., a construction-focused consulting firm, warns of a fragmented 2026: modest growth, weak core sectors and rising data center demand reshaping contractors’ strategies.