Tag: Costs
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2026 Construction Industry Outlook: Flat Spending, Rising Costs and a Shift Toward Smarter, Longer-Lasting Infrastructure
The construction industry is heading into 2026 with a mix of stubborn challenges and new opportunities. ForConstructionPros.com has received reports from multiple companies pointing to an industry that will confront tight labor conditions, rising material costs and uneven regional demand, even as investment grows in smarter systems, digital tools and long-term resilience. Despite ongoing economic…
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Unmanaged Jobsite Waste Drives Hidden Costs in Construction
Commercial construction and renovation projects are complex undertakings involving countless moving parts. Contractors are naturally consumed with everyday details, whether that’s budgeting or ensuring legal compliance. Even so, important considerations can fall off the radar. Case in point: jobsite waste. Construction and renovation jobs generate an extraordinary amount of debris. When it’s not properly managed,…
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Holiday Reset: Hidden Costs to Eliminate Before the 2026 Season Starts
The weeks around Christmas and New Year’s offer a rare slowdown for most of us. It’s also one of the best times to uncover those small and overlooked expenses that can take us down throughout the year with a hefty cost. While some expenses are impossible to avoid — fuel, materials, insurance — others creep…
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Minneapolis Fed survey: Nonresidential builders face tighter pipelines, rising costs
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Construction activity across the Federal Reserve’s Ninth District declined slightly over the past six months, with nearly half of the firms surveyed reporting lower activity compared with the same period in 2024, according to results from the…
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QBE: Labor Gaps, Higher Costs Shape 2025 U.S. Commercial Construction Outlook
QBE North America has released its 2026 U.S. Commercial Construction Outlook, developed with Control Risks, outlining key pressures and opportunities for the industry. The report, which is based off of 2025 reports, says commercial construction faces continued labor shortages, driven by an aging workforce and immigration limits, even as overall employment remains high. Material costs…
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Hidden Costs to Watch for When Transporting a Car
When you are transporting a car, you may not anticipate surprise costs until the last moment. First-time shippers quickly realize that their shipping might cost more than the initial quote. Planning ahead and budgeting is equally critical as knowing how many services are priced to avoid unexpected expenses. This article serves to provide you with…
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Hidden Costs to Watch for When Transporting a Car
When you are transporting a car, you may not anticipate surprise costs until the last moment. First-time shippers quickly realize that their shipping might cost more than the initial quote. Planning ahead and budgeting is equally critical as knowing how many services are priced to avoid unexpected expenses. This article serves to provide you with…
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Plumbing Inspection Costs: A Complete Homeowner Guide
Maintaining a healthy plumbing system is essential for a safe home, yet many homeowners are unsure how much does a plumbing inspection cost? Plumbing inspection costs are usually between 150 and 500 dollars in 2025, depending on the complexity of the work done and the area. These checks are not a mere visual check but…
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Construction costs climb for 5th straight month
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Construction input prices ticked up 0.2% in September, driven largely by key materials such as iron and steel, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index…
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Manchester Town Hall restoration costs rise to £525m
Manchester City Council has confirmed its Town Hall restoration project will cost an additional £95 million, increasing the total budget to £524.8 million. The project was expected to be completed by August 2026. However, this has now been pushed back to spring 2027 as part of a revised timetable. In 2019, Lendlease won the contract to refurbish…