Tag: rising
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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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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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Is your rising damp really rising damp?
If there’s a phrase that can spread fear into the bones of homeowners, it’s someone saying ‘it looks like you have rising damp.’ Enough to make a wallet twitch and your heart race, it’s been the subject of home horror stories on more than one occasion. But, what if your rising damp isn’t really rising…
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Rising Stars Program, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston Build Next Generation of Skilled Talent
The Rising Stars Program, a nonprofit focused on closing the skilled labor gap by connecting young adults to construction careers, has formed a new partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston (BGCB) to launch Trade Trailblazers—an eight-week summer internship and career exploration program designed to introduce Boston teens to the skilled trades. Launching…
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Are Seattle Home Prices Expected to Keep Rising in 2026?
Seattle’s housing market often sparks debate, especially as 2026 approaches and buyers wonder if prices will climb again. After several years of sharp increases followed by slower growth, the market now shows signs of steadier movement. Experts expect Seattle home prices to rise modestly in 2026, likely between 2% and 4%, rather than the rapid…
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Rising Stars, Boys & Girls Clubs Launch Trade Trailblazers Program
The Rising Stars Program, a nonprofit that aims to close the skilled labor gap by connecting young adults with career pathways in construction, is excited to announce a new partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston (BGCB). The organizations are co-launching Trade Trailblazers, an eight-week summer internship and career exploration program that is designed to introduce…
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Rising Stars, Boys & Girls Clubs Launch Trade Trailblazers Program
The Rising Stars Program, a nonprofit that aims to close the skilled labor gap by connecting young adults with career pathways in construction, is excited to announce a new partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston (BGCB). The organizations are co-launching Trade Trailblazers, an eight-week summer internship and career exploration program that is designed to introduce…
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‘Rising costs remain a major concern’: industry reacts to the budget
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves. Image: Gov.uk The chancellor yesterday (26 November) set out her spending plans in the autumn budget. For the construction industry, it was a mixed bag of partial wins and major gaps – although Rachel Reeves emphasised the importance of infrastructure projects for the country’s economy, the scale of the…
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Construction Salary Report Shows Slower Wage Growth but Rising Optimism for 2026
Baker Tilly has released its 2025 Construction Industry Salary Report, showing wage growth slowed across all participating regions this year. The annual survey includes data from construction firms of varying sizes and sectors and is used by contractors to benchmark compensation practices. The report, the first issued since Baker Tilly’s combination with Moss Adams, found…
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Merlo America Forecasts Rising Construction & Data Demand in DFW
Merlo America, a key innovator in construction equipment solutions, has unveiled an economic forecast for the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan statistical area, pointing to a decade of opportunity across the construction, agriculture and data center sectors. Developed in collaboration with predictive sales intelligence firm BiltData.ai, the report projects the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) market, the #4 largest…