The economic fallout from the Trump administration tariff war has already breached jobsites through acute materials cost increases and accelerated project timelines, say specialty contractors ranked this year.
Federal funding clawbacks targeting sustainability-minded programs are expected to stunt U.S. 2050 emissions goals by as much as 7 billion tonnes by 2030, experts warn.
Construction industry executives report little change in sentiment between Q2 and Q3. ENR’s Confidence Index rose one point to a still slightly pessimistic 48 rating this quarter.
Construction industry executives report little change in sentiment between Q2 and Q3. ENR’s Confidence Index rose one point to a still slightly pessimistic 48 rating this quarter.
Challenges abound for the Top 250 International Contractors as revenue numbers show regional conflicts—with supply chain disruptions and cost volatility rocking some global markets and roiling others to a point of diminished returns.
Global AEC sector transformation lurches forward in another consecutive year of growth for ENR’s Top 225 International Design Firms—driven by energy transition and more intense geopolitical and climate-linked challenges.
Confusion over the Trump administration’s “America First” agenda and rising construction costs drive company execs to shift resources toward innovative solutions.
Confusion over the Trump administration’s “America First” agenda and rising construction costs are driving contractors to shift their resources toward innovative solutions.
The Trump administration’s plan to take its “America First” agenda global had a rocky start as the president’s sweeping tariff announcements tanked stock markets worldwide.
Construction executives report a boost in industry confidence on ENR’s latest Construction Industry Confidence Index survey. The index rose to a 55 rating this quarter, up from 47 in Q3.
Even before projects reach the shovel-ready phase, a “business as usual” mindset can stunt sustainability goals, says John Delaney, sustainability director at Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners.
In response to ongoing labor challenges across the AEC industry, ENR Top 100 Professional Services Firms are reconfiguring operations to recruit helping hands where they need it most.