Construction prices ‘soar’ in April, up 6.2% year to date

Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Construction input prices leapt 1.7% month to month in April and are up 6.2% so far in 2026, according to an analysis of the latest economic data by Associated Builders and Contractors released Wednesday. Energy […]

Preventing Cost Overruns in Construction

Most cost overruns don’t come out of nowhere. They trace back to a handful of recurring issues that show up across the construction industry. Inaccurate Estimates Underestimating material costs, labor hours, or equipment needs sets a construction project up for trouble from the start. Rushed estimates or overly optimistic numbers create a planned budget that […]

How to Identify Foundation Movement in Southeast Michigan Homes

If you have been wondering about How to Identify Foundation Movement, a small crack in the basement wall or a door that suddenly sticks can be the first clue. Many Southeast Michigan homeowners notice these changes after a spring thaw or a heavy rain and assume it is just normal settling. In this part of […]