What contractors should watch in January–March to forecast 12 months ahead
Marcio Caldas
03/26/2026
The first quarter of the year is no longer a warm-up period for contractors in the United States. January through
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Construction material price trends in the United States
Marcio Caldas
03/17/2026
Understanding the forces driving construction material costs and how contractors can plan for market volatility Construction material prices play a
The 2026 outlook checklist: what to lock down before you chase growth
Marcio Caldas
02/08/2026
Growth in construction has become more dangerous than contraction for many contractors in 2026. With volatile costs, uneven labor availability,
What contractors should watch in January–March to forecast 12 months ahead
Marcio Caldas
02/08/2026
The first quarter of the year is no longer a warm-up period for contractors in the United States. January through
The new definition of qualified contractor in 2026
Marcio Caldas
02/08/2026
The definition of a qualified contractor has shifted dramatically in 2026. Technical ability alone is no longer enough to win
Why schedule certainty is becoming more valuable than low price
Marcio Caldas
02/08/2026
Schedule certainty has quietly become the most valuable currency in construction decision-making. In 2026, owners are increasingly willing to pay
Why infrastructure and industrial demand is pulling labor away from residential
Marcio Caldas
02/08/2026
The labor imbalance reshaping construction in 2026 is not accidental, temporary, or evenly distributed. Infrastructure and industrial projects are absorbing
Regional competition: why some markets feel “dead” and others can’t hire fast enough
Marcio Caldas
02/08/2026
In 2026, construction activity across the United States is not slowing evenly. Some regions feel stagnant, with contractors chasing fewer
The biggest 2026 risk: treating planning like it equals starts
Marcio Caldas
02/08/2026
One of the most dangerous assumptions circulating in construction in 2026 is the idea that a strong planning pipeline automatically
The affordability problem: why housing decisions are staying frozen
Marcio Caldas
02/08/2026
Housing demand in the United States has not disappeared in 2026. What has changed is the ability and willingness of