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Industry Analyst on 2025 Prospects and Market Conditions

Interact Analysis

Alastair Hayfield, vice president of commercial vehicles at Interact Analysis, taps into some of today's top challenges and where contractors can focus their efforts for success.

According to Hayfield, one of the most critical challenges affecting construction contractors this year is material inflation. This is being driven by potential tariffs, which will push up project costs for contractors and may lead to some projects being cancelled if costs become too high.

Road Builders Upgrade The Florida-Alabama Line

CWR Contracting

In the face of historic natural forces, the paving crews from CWR Contracting in the southeastern United States are working overtime to improve roads, drainage, and safety for travelers.

AGC Chief Economist on Construction Challenges in 2025

Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)

For a look at what contractors might expect to encounter throughout the year, Ken Simonson, chief economist at Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), offers a glimpse into the coming conditions and challenges.

According to Simonson, although construction activity grew more slowly as the year progressed, contractors continue to cite difficulty in finding qualified workers as their greatest challenge.

What's Coming This Year? AEM President and CEO Offers Forecast

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

Megan Tanel, president and CEO at Associated Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), addresses the industry's top concerns today, as well as the future of the construction industry.

According to Tanel, contractors already prioritize machine capability, efficiency and safety when purchasing equipment. Manufacturers are constantly innovating to meet these needs, with a strong focus on creating safer and more efficient machines.

ABC Economist Shares 2025 Construction Outlook

Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)

What are today's top challenges and opportunities for contractors today? Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Economist Zack Fritz offers professional insights on the year ahead.

According to Fritz, in 2025, disparities in performance between contractors are set to widen as those associated with megaprojects, including manufacturing facilities, data centers and infrastructure, remain in high demand.

Construction News

$1.248 Trillion was Spent in Nonresidential Construction in January

Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)

According to the latest analysis by the Associated Builders and Contractors of U.S. Census Bureau data, spending for nonresidential construction totaled $1.248 trillion in January 2025.

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New Bill Won't Save Highway Trust Fund

While the HTF's solvency problems are very real, and we need to address the increased gap that EV and other alternative fuel vehicles have created, this legislation has just one problem: It won't work.

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The Impacts of Trump Ramping up Oil Production

Engine Technology Forum

The Trump administration is making sweeping changes that could have major impacts on the construction industry. These changes have the potential to improve certain areas and be detrimental to others.

After taking office in January, the Trump administration has taken over 30 steps to reverse the headway made by the administration prior.

Construction Safety

Worker Safety: Arizona Congressman Set To Abolish OSHA

Andy Biggs (AZ - R), who has served Arizona's fifth district since 2017, introduced a new bill that would abolish the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, ending more than 50 years of national progress for worker and jobsite safety.

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The Laws Of Motion in the Asphalt Industry

What stands true in physics, can also be true for the asphalt and road building industry. When it comes to policy, sometimes the best way forward is the way you're already going.

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FHWA Tightens "Buy American" Rules for Federal Infrastructure Projects

American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)

As one of the Biden's Administration's final acts, a long in-place waiver program was rescinded, which exempted a large selection of items and materials from the domestic manufacturing requirements.

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2025 State of the Road Building Industry: The End Of An Era

As we head into the final stretch of the IIJA-paradigm, all eyes in the industry are on the fast-approaching September 2026. With another new transition in leadership approaching, what will become of the law's legacy, and what will the future look like?

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