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When you think about platforms in the construction industry, chances are the concrete slabs designed to support steel beams and tall pillars will come first to your mind. Munich-based startup Comstruct wants to design a different kind of platform for t…

United Kingdom S&P Global/CIPS Construction PMI below expectations (53.4) in January: Actual (48.1)

In the most recent trading session, Dream Finders Homes Inc. (DFH) closed at $22.60, indicating a +1.12% shift from the previous trading day.

Owens Corning (OC) concluded the recent trading session at $182.15, signifying a +0.79% move from its prior day’s close.

ROAD’s fiscal Q1 results are likely to reflect backlog strength, acquisitions, and strategic investments. Yet, its integration risks, rising interest costs, and labor constraints exist.

CSL’s fourth-quarter 2024 results benefit from higher revenues across the Carlisle Construction Materials segment.

Construction of the state’s first cable-stayed bridge could be completed in 2028 and cost upwards of $1.7 billion.

Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hitachi and Hyster-Yale have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.

In the most recent trading session, Builders FirstSource (BLDR) closed at $163.43, indicating a +0.32% shift from the previous trading day.

KB Home (KBH) concluded the recent trading session at $66.50, signifying a +1.65% move from its prior day’s close.

In the closing of the recent trading day, Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) stood at $138.57, denoting a +1.14% change from the preceding trading day.

Building a typical new home could cost $40,000 more if Trump’s tariffs on Canada and Mexico go into effect, per an industry group’s analysis.

The Zacks Industry Rank for the Manufacturing – Construction and Mining industry paints a dull picture. We believe that stocks like CAT, KMTUY, HTCMY and HY are still worth a look.

Dycom Industries (DY) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

J’s fiscal first-quarter results reflect steady revenue growth, strong backlog expansion, and improving profitability despite earnings pressure from a prior-year tax benefit.

Here is how Armstrong World Industries (AWI) and Acuity Brands (AYI) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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In the latest trading session, Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) closed at $117.74, marking a +0.66% move from the previous day.

FLR’s role in BHP’s Olympic Dam project boosts its position in the mining sector.

United States Construction Spending (MoM) above forecasts (0.1%) in December: Actual (0.5%)

Carmakers, food producers and construction will be worst hit and consumers across the US, Mexico and Canada could suffer

In the closing of the recent trading day, Emcor Group (EME) stood at $448.06, denoting a -0.14% change from the preceding trading day.

Construction Partners (ROAD) doesn’t possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Builders FirstSource (BLDR). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

Japan Construction Orders (YoY) increased to 8.1% in December from previous -10.2%

Tutor Perini (TPC) closed at $24.61 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.32% move from the prior day.

The U.S. construction industry may face higher lumber prices within a month if President Donald Trump follows through with his threat of tariffs on Canada this weekend.

Talk to many architects, and they’ll likely tell you that Autodesk’s software, including AutoCAD and Revit, has been indispensable to their work for decades. But despite their widespread use, Autodesk’s former co-CEO and chief product…

Here is how Frontdoor (FTDR) and M-tron Industries, Inc. (MPTI) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Orion Marine (ORN) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might not help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.

To expand its bouquet of exquisite premium outlets, SPG plans to develop a third Nashville destination.

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock’s prospects.

Caterpillar (CAT) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 3.42% and 2.57%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 2024. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

SLB and Aker Solutions win a key contract to deploy a modular carbon capture plant at Hafslund Celsio’s Oslo facility, marking a crucial step in Norway’s Longship CCS project.

In the closing of the recent trading day, Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) stood at $141.11, denoting a +1.02% change from the preceding trading day.

Frontdoor (FTDR) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company’s fundamentals for clues.

TSCO expands its presence with the first distribution center in Nampa, ID, investing $225 million to create 500 jobs and enhance supply-chain efficiency.

DuPont (DD), Eastman Chemical (EMN), Avient (AVNT) and Albemarle (ALB) are likely to have benefited from cost and productivity actions amid soft demand in Q4.

In the most recent trading session, Tutor Perini (TPC) closed at $24.10, indicating a -0.82% shift from the previous trading day.

Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

LPX, TREX, STRL, PHM and WY from the Zacks Construction sector are set to beat analysts’ expectations amid high rates, inflationary pressure and labor woes.

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