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The amount of work on builders’ books highlights a growing divide between contractors based on size, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.

Indicators still point to overall strength in construction, but short-term headwinds could derail that positivity.

Although supply chains have rebounded, material costs are 40% higher than before the global pandemic started, and new tariffs could bring more hikes.

Non-public work posted a 36.7% jump year over year in on-hold activity, according to the latest Project Stress data from ConstructConnect.

Construction Dive unpacks how President Donald Trump’s new tariffs have unfolded and what they will mean for construction activity.

A slight uptick in January was “far from encouraging,” according to ABC’s chief economist.

Higher fees on materials from Canada, Mexico and China will further squeeze project budgets and likely lead to delays and cancellations.

Overall activity dropped during the first month of the year, though infrastructure work kept builders busy, according to Dodge Construction Network.

Builders are facing trade war-induced price escalation, but they can take key steps to help mitigate that risk.

COO Jim Breuer will step into the CEO role effective May 1, taking over for David Constable.