Tariffs Push Construction Materials Prices Higher in November

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Construction input prices increased 0.6% in November compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data. Overall construction input prices are 3.4% higher than one year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 3.8% higher. Prices increased in 2 of 3 energy categories last month. Natural gas and unprocessed energy materials prices were up 10.8% and 1.4%, respectively, while crude petroleum prices were down 1.1% in November. “Construction input prices surged in November and are now up 3.4% on a year-over-year basis,” said ABC Chief Economist … Read more

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ACI, GLOBE Sign MOU to Promote Sustainable Construction Practices Worldwide

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The American Concrete Institute and the Global Consensus on Sustainability in the Built Environment announced the two organizations have signed a memorandum of understanding to foster collaboration and cooperation between the organizations. Through the MOU, both organizations commit to improving sustainable concrete construction by making the relevant technical expertise of each organization available through publications, meetings, conferences, committee membership and other strategic initiatives. ACI and GLOBE encourage all stakeholders in the construction industry to share knowledge to identify, direct and implement changes needed in present best practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainable construction.  ACI will continue to … Read more

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Robins & Morton, AdventHealth Celebrate Ribbon Cutting of AdventHealth Heathbrook ER

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Construction firm Robins & Morton joined AdventHealth to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the new AdventHealth Heathbrook ER on Jan. 8 in Ocala, Florida. The nearly 14,000-square-foot facility features 12 exam rooms, including spaces tailored for specialized needs, like a resuscitation room, bariatric room, isolation room, and rooms designed for obstetric and pediatric patients. A triage room near the lobby will help ensure patients are seen and treated as swiftly and efficiently as possible. Patients will also have access to on-site lab services and advanced imaging, including X-ray, CT scans, and ultrasound, so care can begin quickly. HuntonBrady was the … Read more

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AGC Report: Contractors Have ‘Dampened’ Expectations for 2026

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Construction contractors have “dampened” expectations for 2026, aside from surging demand for data centers and power facilities, amid broader worries about the direction of the economy, according to Dampened Expectations: The 2026 Construction Hiring and Business Outlook, which the Associated General Contractors of America and Sage released. In addition to lower expectations, contractors report they have been impacted by tariffs, enhanced immigration enforcement and challenges finding qualified workers. “While there are pockets of optimism in select private-sector markets, contractors’ overall sentiment has dampened notably compared to last year,” said Jeffrey Shoaf, the association’s CEO. “One reason for their lowered expectations is … Read more

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American Concrete Pavement Association Announces New Board of Directors Chair

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Patrick Cleary has been named as the 2026 chairman of the board of directors for the American Concrete Pavement Association. Cleary brings more than two decades of commercial leadership, strategic vision and industry experience to his role. A seasoned executive with a strong background in sales and marketing, Cleary serves as senior vice president, U.S. Cement Commercial at Amrize, a position he has held since June 2025. Previously, Cleary spent 23 years at Holcim US, including seven years as senior vice president of Cement Sales, following earlier roles such as general sales manager. Throughout his career, he has been recognized … Read more

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