Construction backlog posts gains to kick off the year

Contractors expect activity to pick up over the next six months amid renewed confidence since the presidential election, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.

By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 13, 2025

Inflation heats up to 3% as Trump calls on Fed to cut main rate

The unexpected rise in price pressures prompted futures traders to increase the odds that the Federal Reserve will hold the benchmark rate at its current range beyond May.

By Jim Tyson • Feb. 13, 2025

Construction planning up 26% to start 2025

The increase should boost spending in the second half of the year, according to Dodge Construction Network.

By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 11, 2025

January 2025 economic roundup

Construction Dive tracks key industry data including backlog, planning activity, input costs, starts and spending.

By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 11, 2025

Trump tags steel, aluminum imports with 25% tariffs

The new duties build on actions from the president's first term while axing exemptions and product exclusions.

By Philip Neuffer • Feb. 11, 2025

Why not to be the lowest bidder

Competing on price matters, but it is only part of consistently winning work, says consultant Chad Prinkey.

By Chad Prinkey • Feb. 6, 2025

Losing construction sectors under Trump

As the new administration begins to reshape federal policy, demand for certain types of projects could wane.

By Julie Strupp , Sebastian Obando • Feb. 5, 2025

Construction hiring slows to ‘unprecedented pace’

The decline is a result of diminished demand for labor, potentially due to cold weather and the presidential transition, according to a construction economist.

By Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 5, 2025

Winning construction sectors under Trump

Thanks to new White House policies aimed at limiting regulations and easing approvals, contractors expect a surge in activity for data centers, manufacturing and energy projects to power AI.

By Sebastian Obando , Julie Strupp • Feb. 4, 2025

Construction spending slips as costs rise ahead of tariffs

Higher material prices could threaten future demand for projects even before a brewing trade war fully unfolds, according to AGC CEO Jeffrey Shoaf.

By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 4, 2025

American Express and Levelset help simplify lien rights to help merchants optimize business operations

American Express and Levelset are teaming up to help address lien rights management in the construction industry.

Feb. 3, 2025

DOT says it will tie funding to birth, marriage rates

The agency issued a memo after Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy authorized a series of actions to advance Trump’s agenda.

By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 31, 2025

How California wildfires are affecting supply chains

While no major warehouse impacts have been reported, a spike in building materials demand could create shortages.

By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 31, 2025

PCL ramps up manufacturing group for onshoring surge

The move aligns the firm's pros from different geographies under one fully integrated team.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 31, 2025

Circularity, sustainability provide opportunities: VC lead

Eduardo Gomez, the head of CRH Ventures, said the firm uses its accelerator programs to find standout startups and potential business partners.

By Matthew Thibault • Jan. 29, 2025

9 largest commercial construction starts of December 2024

Billion-dollar projects including a hospital replacement in Houston and a Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas kicked off even as overall construction activity cooled to close the year.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 27, 2025

American Express is supporting fast technician training with BILT

More and more businesses are bringing their operations online, and the construction industry is working to keep pace with the business world’s digital transformation.

Jan. 27, 2025

‘Your main challenge in 2025’: finding workers

The construction industry needs nearly half a million more workers, particularly those with trades skills and experience, to deliver on project demand, per Associated Builders and Contractors.

By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 24, 2025

Trump takes action around energy, immigration, tariffs

The newly sworn-in president issued several executive orders on Monday that could impact contractors.

By Jennifer Goodman • Jan. 21, 2025

American Express is connecting contractors to Billd’s extended payment terms for materials purchases

American Express and Billd are teaming up to help eligible construction companies access working capital through extended payment terms.

Jan. 21, 2025

What to expect as Trump takes office

As the President-elect is sworn in on Monday, here’s what contractors need to know about how his administration could impact the industry.

By Construction Dive Staff • Jan. 17, 2025

Construction input prices hold steady, but contractors brace for hikes

A majority of builders cited rising costs and tariffs as top issues for the year ahead.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 15, 2025

Contractors breathe ‘sigh of relief’ as project stress drops

The measure of paused, abandoned and delayed bid builds now sits well below its January 2024 peak, according to ConstructConnect.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 14, 2025

December 2024 economic roundup

Construction Dive tracks recent key industry data including backlog, planning activity, input costs, starts, job openings and spending.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 13, 2025

Will contractors scramble for labor this year? It depends.

Firms that build multi-year megaprojects may have more success finding construction workers, experts say.

By Zachary Phillips • Updated Jan. 13, 2025