2021 has brought a year’s worth of news in a few short weeks. New political shifts and the pandemic traction hint toward change—but with uncertainty.

More than ever, the construction and manufacturing supply chains serving the industry need to closely follow economic trends and respond to them accordingly. Taking into account historic cost drivers, laws and regulations, the labor force, the economy, and predictions of what’s to come, our hope is that this report can equip teams with relevant information and data—data that may raise questions, but can also provide a basis for decision-making.

We encourage you to take the insights and data in this report and discuss potential challenges to your project with both your team and customers.