Why Construction’s Supply Chains Still Run Like It’s 1999 — and How AI Might Finally Fix It
Manual processes are still draining time and money from projects, and AI may finally give teams the edge they need.
Building Material Lead Times Are a Major Problem Right Now. Here’s Why.
Extended and uncertain lead times are turning bidding and building into a tiresome puzzle of constantly changing pieces—and it’s unclear when the headache will end
The Most In-Demand Construction Materials Right Now
Shortages are pervasive across the industry, but experts say these materials are especially hard to come by—and may be for some time
Why COVID-19 Sent Lumber Prices on a Wild Ride
Lumber prices tanked—and then rallied—over the summer. Why?
Plexiglass: The New Hot Commodity in Construction
New demand for the clear acrylic plastics used in face shields and space dividers spurs big changes for manufacturers and distributors
