Green Construction

Green Construction

Industry Trends There continues to be a shift towards sustainable and “green” architecture and construction across the U.S.1 Over 138 businesses and organizations, including the American Institute of Architects2 and the Structural Engineering Institute,3 ...
Permanent Modular Construction

Permanent Modular Construction

Industry Trends Permanent Modular Construction (“PMC”), or off-site construction, is the process of prefabricating construction components in sections (or modules) off-site, most often at a large warehouse or factory, and then transporting those components to the site...
Construction Labor Shortage Trends

Construction Labor Shortage Trends

Industry Trends The construction labor market in the U.S. has been tightening for decades.1 At the end of 2021, the U.S. Chamber Commercial Construction Index stated that 62% of contractors reported “high difficulty” finding skilled workers, and 56% of contractors...
Construction Cost Trends of 2021

Construction Cost Trends of 2021

Industry Trends As the US construction industry moves into the calendar year 2022, Breakwater Forensics is paying close attention to trends that have impacted owners, developers, and contractors over the last 12 months.  For instance, some commodities integral to the...