Construction Materials Prices Surge in January, Driven Again by Tariffs

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Construction input prices increased 0.7% in January compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data. Nonresidential construction input prices increased 0.6% for the month. Overall construction input prices are 2.3% higher than a year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 2.9% higher. Prices increased in 2 of 3 energy categories last month. Crude petroleum and unprocessed energy materials prices were up 1.8% and 0.4%, respectively, while natural gas prices were down 2.9% in January. “Nonresidential construction input prices rebounded in January, surging at … Read more

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Joint Venture to Build Freestanding ED, Wellness Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Gulf Building and ANF announce a joint venture partnership for the construction of a new health, wellness and recreation complex at Holiday Park in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The project will include a freestanding emergency department to support expansion of critical medical services and a new two-story YMCA Wellness Center. To be constructed by Gulf Building, the 48,000-square-foot Wellness Center will serve as a modern community resource designed to promote health, wellness and connection. ANF will serve as construction manager for the Broward Health Freestanding Emergency Department. The one-story facility will encompass approximately 12,500 square feet and provide comprehensive emergency medical … Read more

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$50M Addition, Renovation Project Begins at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital – Hoke

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A $50-million addition and renovation project at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital – Hoke in Raeford, North Carolina broke ground. Encompassing 50,000 square feet, the project includes a two-story addition with 24 patient rooms, a new medical office building and improvements to the existing sterile processing, imaging, kitchen, and dining facilities. The project is scheduled for completion in 2027. Robins & Morton is the general contractor. Grace Design Studios is the architect.

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Ground Breakers Stage to Debut at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 with Spotlight Future of Construction

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CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 will introduce the Ground Breakers Stage, presented by Sherwin-Williams, a thought-leadership platform dedicated to technologies, business models, and people redefining the future of construction. Running March 3–6 in Las Vegas, Nevada, the stage will feature leaders from across construction, mining, transportation and technology discussing real-world innovation already shaping jobsites. Attendees and exhibitors are encouraged to attend the Ground Breaker Stage presentations, which will also be livestreamed in the Community Zone. The Ground Breakers Stage is located in West Hall 108-110. DAY 1 PREVIEW — Tuesday, March 3 Human-centered autonomy and leadership in the age of AI Day one … Read more

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ACI Hosts Spanish-Language Concrete Field, Strength Testing Certification Sessions at Southern California Resource Center

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The American Concrete Institute has conducted its first Spanish-language certification exams for Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade 1 and Concrete Strength Testing Technician at the ACI Southern California Resource Center. The exams provided Spanish-speaking professionals the opportunity to earn internationally recognized ACI certifications in their primary language, helping remove barriers to participation while maintaining ACI’s technical standards. The Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade 1 certification validates an individual’s knowledge and ability to properly perform and record the results of seven basic field tests on freshly mixed concrete, while the Concrete Strength Testing Technician certification focuses on an individual … Read more

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