The U.S. construction industry is poised for modest growth in 2026, but entrenched labor shortages, tightening workforce demands, and shifting economic pressures will shape opportunities—and challenges—for contractors across all sectors.
From breakthrough foam chemistry to a more educated, collaborative contractor base, Tom Harris explains why 2025 was a defining year for spray foam—and what those shifts mean as the industry prepares for the challenges and opportunities of 2026.
From drywall and plaster to stretch fabrics and raised access floors, Honolulu-based contractor Mike Mazzone of Statewide General Contracting & Construction has built a reputation for craftsmanship, adaptability and industry advocacy across Hawaii and the Pacific.
From drywall and plaster to stretch fabrics and raised access floors, Honolulu-based contractor Mike Mazzone of Statewide General Contracting & Construction has built a reputation for craftsmanship, adaptability and industry advocacy across Hawaii and the Pacific.
R. L. Reppert Inc. partnered once again with Central Elementary School to support low-income families in the Allentown School District, donating nearly 21,000 food and essential items to help students who rely on school meals during the holiday break.
From collated systems to pro-grade tools, drywall screw guns from leading manufacturers bring unique blends of precision, speed and comfort to drywall installers at every level.
From collated systems to pro-grade tools, drywall screw guns from leading manufacturers bring unique blends of precision, speed and comfort to drywall installers at every level.
Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney breaks down the recent surge in I-9 audits targeting roofing contractors and shares essential guidance for reducing risk.
Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney breaks down the recent surge in I-9
audits targeting roofing contractors and shares essential guidance for
reducing risk.
Walls & Ceilings recently hosted the webinar “Next-Level Drywall Corners: Live Demo of Precision Grooving Techniques” in December. This event is sponsored by Ames Tools Corporation.
Walls & Ceilings recently hosted the webinar “Next-Level Drywall Corners: Live Demo of Precision Grooving Techniques” in December. This event is sponsored by Ames Tools Corporation.
Western Partitions Inc. Chairman Mike Roach shares how five decades of family leadership, innovative prefabrication, and a people-first philosophy have kept WPI among the nation’s top specialty contractors.
Western Partitions Inc. Chairman Mike Roach shares how five decades of family leadership, innovative prefabrication, and a people-first philosophy have kept WPI among the nation’s top specialty contractors.