S ince beginning his second term, President Donald Trump has taken a strong stance on tariffs. From a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports to reciprocal tariffs aimed at reshaping global trading ...

This blog post was authored by Thad Berkes, Chief Cost Estimator, Design Collaborative. The start of 2025 has introduced increased pricing volatility and reduced predictability due to changing tariffs ...

The cost of building things in the U.S. is still trending upward, and at a rate greater than overall inflation, Skanska executives said in a recent webinar. Interest rates, tariffs and now diesel ...

Interactive calculator offers preliminary cost ranges for kitchen, bathroom, whole-home and ADU projects as remodeling ...

The commercial construction market continues to show resilience in 2026, but the conditions shaping projects are becoming more complex. Demand remains strong in sectors like data centers, advanced ...

Numerous uncertainties are setting the remainder of 2026 to be another challenging year for the U.S. construction industry. The cost of materials, for example, remains under pressure given a supply ...

Builder’s risk insurance is a cornerstone of effective risk management in the construction industry. It offers protection against a variety of physical and financial risks that can impede the ...