Engineering & Construction · Topic
Supply Chain Disruptions
6 articles from Engineering & Construction practitioners
The reshoring boom that wasn't: U.S. factory construction keeps falling despite tariff push
New factory construction in the U.S. has fallen steadily since 2024, even as tariffs and political pressure push reshoring commitments.
Construction costs surged in May at fastest annual rate since pandemic
Construction costs climbed at their steepest annual pace since the pandemic in May, squeezing contractors caught between rising materials prices and softening b
Heating Up the HVAC Industry: Closing the Gaps in Mentorship, Training, and Trust with Joshua Griffin
A rapidly changing HVAC industry is being shaped by refrigerant shortages, a deepening labor gap, and shifting expectations from homeowners. With refrigerant regulations evolving and long-trusted standards like R410A being phased out, contractors and technicians are navigating not only technical complexity, but also a growing need to rebuild trust and transparency with customers. The…
Build a Supply Chain That Bounces Back
In this episode, Aaron Berg explores how River Logic’s value chain optimization platform empowers businesses to stay agile amid real-world disruptions—from global tariffs to port delays, weather events, and shifting demand. By simulating the financial and operational impact of supply chain decisions in real time, companies can rethink sourcing, pricing, and production strategies to protect…
Starting Small: How to Scale an Operation with Robotics
Companies can implement robotics incrementally to overcome cost barriers and build toward larger automation gains
2024 Aerospace Outlook
The aerospace industry is poised to double in value by 2032, but manufacturers must navigate complex production hurdles first