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 ...

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 ...

Clients often take early projections as gospel. Instead, builders should educate them on how the numbers can change, write ...

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 ...

Sharply higher costs in all categories—particularly material, which roughly doubled—increased the estimated price of building land pipelines by about $4.5 million/mile, to a record $12.1 million/mile.

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 ...

A major road project planned for Interstate 11 in downtown Las Vegas that could have cost more than $5 billion has been shelved, partly because of rising construction costs. The National Environmental ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Lawmakers expressed frustration and shock over cost increases and delays affecting several major state construction projects as the governor’s administration looks for a new ...