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Questions? Contact AWCI Director of Communications and Marketing, Amelia Miedema, CAE.

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Construction Executives Express Optimism for 2025 Despite Economic Uncertainties

A recent report by Engineering News-Record (ENR) reveals a surge in confidence among construction executives for the year ahead.

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In Memoriam: Leonard D. Liddle Sr.

Former AWCI member and AWCI Pinnacle award winner (2004) Leonard D. Liddle Sr., 94, of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025.

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U.S. Steel and Aluminum Industries Divided Over Trump’s Tariffs

According to a New York Times article, "Who Likes Tariffs," there are mixed reactions to President Trump's proposed tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.

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How Trump’s Policy Agenda Could Impact the Construction Industry

President Trump’s policy agenda could have significant impacts on the construction industry. Here are five key areas where his policies may affect construction and contracting.

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Survey Shows Backlogs Decline, but Contractors Remain Optimistic

The February survey by ABC reported a construction backlog of 8.3 months, slightly down from January's 8.4 months but up from 8.1 months in February 2024.

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Tariffs Could Raise Building Costs by 10%

President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on construction materials, including steel, aluminum, and lumber, could increase costs for developers by up to 10%.

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Steel Deck Institute Announces New Edition of AISI S100 Standard for Cold-Formed Steel

The Steel Deck Institute (SDI) announces the release of the ANSI/SDI AISI S100-2024 North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members.

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Key Considerations for Building Product Manufacturers Around Tariffs

According to a March 2025 article from FMI, the construction and building products industry is facing a dynamic environment due to newly implemented tariffs on steel and aluminum.

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Monthly Construction Spending: January 2025

The U.S. Census Bureau announced the following value put in place construction statistics for January 2025.

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