Houzz's Q2 2025 Renovation Barometer reveals tempered optimism among construction and design professionals following a mixed Q1. Rising material costs, client caution, and labor shortages are compounding concerns over impending tariffs, prompting businesses to adjust strategies accordingly.
Hospital construction presents unique challenges when adding vertical expansions to existing facilities, particularly regarding the integration of new floors with existing infrastructure. Here, forensic architect Corey Zussman discusses and addresses the complexities of the interior floor finishes and the existing concrete roof and construction.
Construction firms are riding high into 2025, buoyed by strong year-end performance and recent interest rate cuts. Houzz's latest industry survey reveals surging confidence among builders, while architects face growing backlogs and interior designers report their strongest outlook in months. Is a renovation boom on the horizon?
The Association of General Contractors (AGC) in partnership with Sage released “The 2025 Construction Hiring and Business Outlook,” reporting the expectations of commercial construction firms for 2025. Contractors are overall optimistic, but labor challenges, materials costs and the incoming administration’s policies pertaining to immigration and trade are listed as top concerns.
Construction employment increased in 234, or 65 percent, of 358 metro areas between November 2023 and November 2024; firms continue to boost pay rates as many of them struggle to find enough qualified workers to hire.
Flooring estimation has become increasingly sophisticated, demanding technical expertise and strategic navigation through complex technological advancements and changing construction requirements. Kathy Case, founder of Quantify North America, explains how to navigate these challenges.
Construction spending rose 0.4% in October driven by residential gains, while many federal projects remain stalled due to regulatory reviews, according to a new Associated General Contractors of America analysis.
Residential construction is increasingly moving to suburban and outlying areas due to rising building costs, land scarcity, and worker shortages, according to a new NAHB report.
It’s Natural - Brazilian Natural Stone will be present at Big 5 Global, the largest event in the construction industry in the Middle East, with the lecture "Brazilian Natural Stones: ESG and Global Impact," delivered by Fabio Cruz, vice president, Centrorochas.
