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With core metal tariffs untouched and refund rules unresolved, contractors face ongoing price volatility and risk – making federal project bidding as unpredictable as ever.

Prefabrication is now at the center of project planning – helping contractors overcome labor shortages, boost quality, and speed up schedules.

Insulating a 62-inch duct is no small ask. Between engineering concerns with weight in an older building and the logistics of something so large, the folks at Hamlin Sheet Metal in Benson, North Carolina, needed an alternative to a double-walled system.

With fresh investment and a renewed focus on HVAC sheet metal, Jake Olsen shares how Stratus is helping contractors run modern, data-driven fab shops – while staying true to the roots of the trade.

A look at how soaring private-sector investment in data centers is both fueling opportunity and compounding risk, as contractors battle international trade shocks, rising energy prices, and supply chain chaos.

A candid look at why most “smart” buildings fall short, and what it really takes to get building automation (and integration) right from the start.

New acquisition follows company’s recent Phoenix expansion and reflects Tweet Garot’s nationwide growth ambitions.

This year, M&D Mechanical’s work at Marshall Space Flight Center earned national recognition at Associated Builders and Contractors’ Excellence in Construction Awards in Las Vegas – a nod to both the technical challenges and the teamwork required to keep a 24/7 NASA lab running.

Mestek Machinery’s latest spiral duct machines now feature direct Stratus integration, automating cut lists, tracking, and production for sheet metal fabricators nationwide.

TDIndustries’ adoption of digital ancillaries for joint tracking is redefining fabrication workflows, clearing out digital clutter and giving detailers the freedom to focus on what matters most: building smarter, faster, and with fewer headaches.