Q2 2024: Construction Materials Update
Ready Mix Concrete is up to $183 per cubic yard on average and a few other materials are up from Q1 but there is overall stability within material pricing and supply chains
Q2 2024: Open Air Retail
Open-air retail defies decline by adapting to consumer preferences and offering convenience; recent acquisitions highlight its resilience amid a changing retail landscape
Q2 2024: Labor
Construction in the southeast and south-central regions of the US is booming and we take a look at why and how the local labor forces are impacted in these areas
Q2 2024: Industry
Find out what the major construction industry indicators are seeing now and what they are predicting for project planning the summer months ahead
Q1 2024: Environment & Tech Updates
The construction industry seeks AI collaborations to help solve environmental issues & implement new technologies to improve productivity, carbon footprint, and job safety
Q1 2024: Construction Materials Update
Overall pricing and lead times remain steady in Q1 with the exception of electrical components as switchgear and transformer lead times continue to be lengthy
Q4 2023: Construction Materials Update
Centerline does a deep dive into material costs in this bulletin with a specific year-end focus on 2023 pricing with supporting data that reveals trends such as a 15% increase in HVAC equipment between April and October
Q4 2023: Farm-to-Building Materials
Farm-to-building? A retired structural engineer takes the plunge at retrofitting a building in Seattle with the use of carbon neutral materials hoping other builders will follow his lead
Q4 2023: Environmental Updates
Q3 2023: Materials Updates
With the exception of HVAC equipment and concrete productions, Q3 material pricing is trending from flat to declining pricing for the remainder of 2023.
Q3 2023: Labor Updates
Contractors continue to operate in a highly competitive labor market despite the slight cooling of project starts brought on by higher interest rates this year.
Q3 2023: Industry Updates
Non-traditional project delivery methods are gaining popularity this year amid the growing need to prequalify subcontractors and avoid unnecessary delays.
Q3 2023: Transportation & Equiptment Rentals
Q2 2023: Supply Chain Updates
Q2 shows back-to-normal levels within the global supply chain while highway transportation still experiences high diesel prices.
Q2 2023: Environmental Updates
Building energy audit programs across the US are creating the need for standardized language and online tools for energy data.
Q2 2023: Labor Updates
Construction apprenticeship programs are underway and see which states rank highest and lowest in construction unemployment this year.