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Economic Indicators

Construction Faces Higher Costs, Weaker Jobs Amid PPI Downturn

August PPI slipped overall, but metals and fuel pushed construction inputs higher

Bryan Gottlieb, managing editor of Roofing Contractor

September 11, 2025

Producer prices fell in August, but construction input costs climbed as metals and diesel rose. With jobs revised lower, contractors face uneven pressures closing out 2025.

ClarkDietrich Raises the Bar on Sustainability

ClarkDietrich reported a nearly 70 percent reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2023 to 2024 by using renewable energy certificates and advancing its long-term sustainability goals.

August 28, 2025

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The manufacturer reported a nearly 70 percent reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2023 to 2024 by using renewable energy certificates and advancing its long-term sustainability goals.

Up Front

Adding Layers: The Hidden Cost of Complicated Solutions

In industries from construction to healthcare, well-meaning solutions often take the form of added layers—of products, procedures, or bureaucracy—that rarely solve root problems and instead inflate costs, create frustration, and hinder progress.

Mark Fowler

August 21, 2025

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In industries from construction to healthcare, well-meaning solutions often take the form of added layers—of products, procedures, or bureaucracy—that rarely solve root problems and instead inflate costs, create frustration, and hinder progress.

Rigid Insulation Market to See Strong Growth by 2031

The global rigid insulation market is poised for strong growth from 2025 to 2031, driven by rising demand for energy-efficient building materials, stricter environmental regulations, and expanding construction activities worldwide. A new report from QY Research outlines trends for the next six years.

August 13, 2025

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The global rigid insulation market is poised for strong growth from 2025 to 2031, driven by rising demand for energy-efficient building materials, stricter environmental regulations, and expanding construction activities worldwide. A new report from QY Research outlines trends for the next six years.

MCA Releases 2025 Market Study

The association's market study shows growth for the metal construction industry.

July 9, 2025

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The association's market study shows growth for the metal construction industry.

Return on Investment

Underwriting Prefabrication: Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?

As contractors anticipate a surge in prefabrication over the next five years, this article breaks down how to evaluate its financial viability, balance risks, and build a compelling case for investment.

Tyler Paré

July 8, 2025

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As contractors anticipate a surge in prefabrication over the next five years, this article breaks down how to evaluate its financial viability, balance risks, and build a compelling case for investment.

Drywall Robots Can Be Your Competitive Edge in the Data Center Industry

Integrating drywall robots into construction workflows offers drywall subcontractors a powerful competitive advantage by accelerating delivery, improving quality and safety, and addressing labor shortages amid the surging demand for faster, large-scale data center development.

Kevin Albert

June 30, 2025

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Integrating drywall robots into construction workflows offers drywall subcontractors a powerful competitive advantage by accelerating delivery, improving quality and safety, and addressing labor shortages amid the surging demand for faster, large-scale data center development.