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• Construction costs jump 11.9% as price pressures spread across industry - Read Article

  Construction costs jump 11.9% as price pressures spread across industry

  2026-10-15T16:10:00-07:00

  The producer price index for inputs to new nonresidential construction jumped 11.9% from September 2025 to September 2026, the most in four years, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors…

  
• Top-rated Jersey barrier providers for construction site protection - Read Article

  Top-rated Jersey barrier providers for construction site protection

  2026-10-13T19:40:40-07:00

  Most project managers don’t think hard about Jersey barrier providers until they’re two days from a lane closure and the supplier can’t deliver. That’s when sourcing speed, MASH crash test…

  
• How AI is changing construction from classroom to jobsite - Read Article

  How AI is changing construction from classroom to jobsite

  2026-10-11T07:30:00-07:00

  As summer temperatures continue to soar in the Valley of the Sun, construction workers are among the most vulnerable to heat-related illness. But picture a construction site where artificial intelligence…

  
• Retevis RT29S for construction: Long-range communication, AI noise reduction and rugged durability - Read Article

  Retevis RT29S for construction: Long-range communication, AI noise reduction and rugged durability

  2026-10-10T06:50:00-07:00

  Two-way radio technology continues to evolve as professional users demand more than basic push-to-talk functionality. For construction crews, industrial teams and other field workers, a professional radio may need to…

  
• Why Arizona contractors should budget for traffic control before breaking ground - Read Article

  Why Arizona contractors should budget for traffic control before breaking ground

  2026-10-07T07:35:00-07:00

  The most expensive line item on a Phoenix road job is the one nobody put in the bid. A milling crew gets mobilized, the permit window opens, and then a…

  
• How jobsite storage containers help contractors control cost and site risk - Read Article

  How jobsite storage containers help contractors control cost and site risk

  2026-10-02T07:25:00-07:00

  For general contractors managing active or repeat projects, storage is more than a space issue. The right approach can protect valuable assets, reduce jobsite friction, and create a more repeatable…

• Why commercial construction costs are outrunning bid prices - Read Article

  Why commercial construction costs are outrunning bid prices

  2026-09-30T13:00:00-07:00

  Ask a developer what changed about planning a building over the past year and the answer is rarely design or demand. It is the price of everything that goes into…

  
• Why long term durability matters in residential construction - Read Article

  Why long term durability matters in residential construction

  2026-09-28T15:45:00-07:00

  Durability is one of the factors considered during construction due to the expectation of people owning the homes that they should be able to function in a safe, comfortable and…

  
• Why the construction and design industries quietly depend on plastic profiles - Read Article

  Why the construction and design industries quietly depend on plastic profiles

  2026-09-25T06:55:00-07:00

  Walk through any modern building, and you are surrounded by components most people never stop to think about. Window frames that seal out drafts, door surrounds that absorb daily wear,…

  
• Key qualities to look for in a home renovation contractor - Read Article

  Key qualities to look for in a home renovation contractor

  2026-09-25T01:05:00-07:00

  Renovation outcomes depend far more on who performs the work than on which materials get specified. Evaluating a Castlehaven Construction Home renovation contractor against any other option becomes much easier…

  
• What is high-strength bolting and why it matters - Read Article

  What is high-strength bolting and why it matters

  2026-09-21T05:15:00-07:00

  Connecting massive steel beams, columns, and trusses requires heavy-duty fasteners capable of withstanding tensile and shear forces. Standard commercial bolts lack the mechanical strength needed to hold multi-story framing secure…

  
• The essential guide to building standards and structural compliance in Australian construction - Read Article

  The essential guide to building standards and structural compliance in Australian construction

  2026-09-21T03:50:00-07:00

  Australia’s construction industry operates within one of the most rigorous regulatory frameworks in the world. From residential builds to large-scale commercial developments, every project must meet strict requirements set out…