Articles Tagged with ''construction climate''

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Materials Costs Hit Nearly 10% Annual Growth

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.
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
June 11, 2026
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Construction material prices rose nearly 10% from a year ago as higher energy, steel and copper costs added pressure on contractors and project budgets.


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Bluebeam Launches AI-Powered Capabilities for AEC Teams

Now available to all customers globally, giving AEC teams the option to upgrade to a premium subscription that delivers AI-powered automation.
Lindsay Lewis
Lindsay Lewis
May 20, 2026
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Bluebeam announced that Bluebeam Max is now available to all customers globally, giving AEC teams the option to upgrade to a premium subscription that delivers AI-powered automation and next generation review tools.


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Decorative Plaster
Renewed Relevance

Why Architects Are Falling Back in Love with Plaster

A centuries-old wall finish is emerging as one of construction's fastest-growing premium materials
Rob Knight business development manager at Variance Specialty Finishes/Parex
Rob Knight
May 13, 2026
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Decorative plasters are moving into the mainstream, driven by luxury demand, sustainability, and global construction growth. For contractors, success hinges on mastering application techniques, material selection, and substrate prep as textured, high-performance finishes reshape expectations for modern wall systems.
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