With tariffs in place against America’s three largest trading partners — and a crackdown in undocumented workers — how will the construction industry manage?
Legal Insights columnist Trent Cotney analyzes the effects of the new Trump-era tariffs on Canadian, Mexican, and Chinese imports, warning contractors about rising material costs. He also discusses the labor shortage caused by stricter immigration policies.
Simpson Strong-Tie will have a strong presence at the 2025 International Builders’ Show, being held Feb. 25–27 in Las Vegas, with two booths, a slate of expert speakers, demos of specification and design tools, and the latest new products.
IIBEC’s Convention & Trade Show is coming up March 6-9, in Orlando, Fla. Recently, W&C’s Group Publisher Jill Bloom sat down with IIBEC’s EVP and CEO Brian Pallasch to highlight what attendees can expect to see at this year’s show.
Businesses are slowly emerging from the holidays while navigating what to expect from the new Trump administration. Pocket Protectors CEO Thea Dudley shares insights into starting off 2025 with your best financial foot forward.
W&C contributor Trent Cotney breaks down what subcontractors need to know about the first round of executive orders signed by President Trump and the potential impact on the trades.
With Shirley Wodynski stepping down this spring, Jim Moody takes on the role as executive director for the industry’s largest ceilings-focused trade association.