The Tariff On Canadian Cement Landed Mid-Bid
Fifty percent duties took effect August 22 on materials most GMPs were priced without.
CRE360 Editorial Desk·Aug 27, 2026
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A 96-Year-Old Statute Just Repriced Your Cement
Fifty percent lands Saturday on Canadian building materials. USMCA does not exempt you.
The Tariff Shield Expired. The Cost Floor Didn't.
A temporary tariff cap lapsed on July 24, and every H2 2026 groundbreaking now clears a higher, harder number.
The Bid Beneath the Bid
Materials cost twice what the bids admit and contractors are eating the difference.
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The Credit Stack Was The Deal, Not The Conversion
Woodbury closed the IBM Building conversion on stacked 40% historic credits.
CRE360 Editorial Desk·Aug 25, 2026
The 96-Year-Old Tariff Went Live. Canada Answers September 8.
Talks collapsed Friday night. Plywood is in. Softwood is out. Refunds are over.
CRE360 Editorial Desk·Aug 25, 2026
A 96-Year-Old Statute Just Repriced Cement, Paint and Plywood
Fifty percent lands Saturday on Canadian building materials. USMCA qualification exempts nothing.
CRE360 Editorial Desk·Aug 23, 2026
Construction Labor Is Now Inflating at 1.6 Times the Private Sector
Input costs rose 7.1% and no trade policy fixes the wage line.
CRE360 Editorial Desk·Aug 23, 2026
Tariffs Keep a Floor Under Construction Costs and Replacement Value
Metal and lumber tariffs are still pushing nonresidential input prices up in 2026.
CRE360 Editorial Desk·Aug 17, 2026
New 50 Percent Canada Tariffs Reset the Construction Cost Floor Higher
Cement, paint, plywood and fiber cable get more expensive on August 19.
CRE360 Editorial Desk·Aug 17, 2026
The Tariff Math Is Quietly Repricing Every Groundbreaking
A temporary tariff shield expired July 24, and H2 2026 construction budgets inherit a harder floor.
CRE360 Editorial Desk·Aug 10, 2026
The Tariff Cliff Comes for Cement and Plywood on August 19
A country-by-country duty map is about to reprice the materials that build everything.
CRE360 Editorial Desk·Aug 3, 2026
Contractors Are Eating the Tariff For Now
Input costs are climbing twice as fast as the bids meant to cover them.
CRE360 Editorial Desk·Jul 31, 2026
A Tariff Deadline on July 24 Puts Every Development Budget on the Clock
Steel and aluminum are already up double digits — and the framework holding pricing expires in days.
CRE 360 Signal Editorial Desk·Jul 16, 2026
How Technology-Centric Models Are Redefining Construction Strategy and Execution
AI, robotics, and data center demand are driving fundamental changes in construction workflows and decision-making.
CRE360 Editorial Desk·Dec 18, 2025
Construction Hiring Trends Signal Shifting Demand Across Nonresidential Sectors
Workforce gains point to strengthening momentum in specialty trades and civil construction
CRE360 Editorial Desk·Dec 17, 2025
RE Construction Signal — Momentum Is Cooling, Risk Is Not
Planning activity remains elevated as cost and labor constraints shift risk toward execution
Omid Shahbazian·Dec 12, 2025
Fed Rate Cuts Shift Construction Planning Outlook
Easing borrowing costs collide with persistent lender caution, keeping project starts in check.
CRE360 Editorial Desk·Dec 11, 2025
AI-Driven Workflows Redefine How Construction Teams Manage Field Complexity
Intelligent automation is reshaping project delivery by streamlining decisions, elevating responsiveness, and optimizing on-site performance.
CRE360 Editorial Desk·Dec 8, 2025
One Beverly Hills Project Redefines Luxury Construction
Mega mixed-use development showcases scale, complexity, and collaborative execution in real estate.
CRE360 Editorial Desk·Dec 8, 2025
Workforce Shifts Reveal Evolving Job and Market Demand
Payroll changes and wage trends highlight the dynamic labor landscape and broader economic signals.
CRE360 Editorial Desk·Dec 8, 2025
Project Planning Trends Signal Future Construction Shifts
Tracking new project entries highlights evolving supply pipeline and construction outlook.
CRE360 Editorial Desk·Dec 8, 2025
Michigan’s New Incentive Program Puts Mass Timber Into the Spotlight
State-funded cash awards and technical support could accelerate early-stage adoption of mass timber, reshaping how developers plan future Michigan projects.
CRE360 Editorial Desk·Dec 4, 2025
Pricing volatility continues to shape risk exposure and project timelines for industry participants and stakeholders
Ongoing shifts in procurement dynamics emphasize the need for adaptive strategies to manage execution and financial uncertainty.
CRE360 Editorial Desk·Dec 3, 2025
Why Contractor Backlog Is the CRE Indicator You Shouldn’t Ignore
Most people track rates, CPI, or materials indexes to understand construction costs.That’s fine—but it’s backward-looking.
Omid Shahbazian·Nov 30, 2025
Milwaukee Downtown Mega-Project Stalls Amid $25M Funding Gap
Funding Shortfall Derails $700M Milwaukee Mixed-Use, Exposing Capital Stack Fragility
CRE360 Editorial Desk·Nov 21, 2025