Commercial construction faced challenges in 2026. Certain markets are already yielding insight into 2026 trends.

Construction costs nationally rose 2.7% in the second quarter of this year as commodities, including lumber and copper, grew more expensive, according to a national cost index. Costs rose 5.4% ...

Trade policy will “continue to put upward pressure on certain materials” this year, said Anirban Basu, chief economist for ...

Construction spending is finally stabilizing, labor stays firm, and tariffs loom large—Design Collaborative's latest look digs into what’s really moving the construction cost needle. This blog post ...

The global prefabricated wall panel market will reach $2.97 billion by 2033 (4.7% CAGR). The US market of $16.06 ...