Repricing Risk: How Inflation and Tariffs Are Reshaping Construction Insurance

For contractors, higher costs show up as tighter margins and delayed starts. For underwriters, they show up as a new exposure curve that’s harder to predict and more expensive to insure. What once was a straightforward pricing exercise based on historical loss data and replacement cost has become a constant recalibration of volatility, supply-chain uncertainty […]

All But Five States Had Construction Unemployment Rates Below 8% in December 2025

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5—The national December 2025 not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rate was 5.0%, a 0.2% decrease from December 2024, according to a state-by-state analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released by Associated Builders and Contractors. The analysis found that 60% of states (30) had lower estimated construction unemployment rates over the same period, 17 had […]

How to Protect Your Basement During Extreme Weather

Have you ever thought about how your basement holds up during extreme weather? It’s a part of your home that’s often overlooked, but one that needs critical attention. When storms hit, basements are susceptible to water damage, and this can lead to costly repairs. From sealing cracks to installing efficient drainage systems, there’s a lot […]