Business

Construct Contracts to Ease Increasing Prices and Tariff Risks
The projected increase in U.S. construction activity is being pinned against the risks of tariffs, increased building costs and disruptions in the supply chain—resulting in increased prices for key construction materials. Amid the uncertainty, contractors should evaluate contract solutions.
By Robert Ruesch
January 7, 2019
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