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2021: The Rollercoaster Year That Changed Construction Forever
Supply chain, worker shortage, inflation & infrastructure shift the industry
Acuity Reports Strong Quarter: Here are the Takeaways
Company is optimistic about 2022 and is confident it can effectively navigate the supply chain challenges
Acuity Brands to Announce Price Increase on January 4
Price increase amounts are not specified and will vary by product
Small Architecture Firm Revenue Dipped to $410K During Pandemic
Firms experienced 20% revenue dip in 2020, but principal salaries remained flat
"Discombobulated" Market Presents both Peril and Opportunity
Report reveals industry sentiments on current & future markets
Construction Input Prices Rise 21% in One Year
"Contractors should expect elevated prices well into 2022"
Conflicting Reports Issued on Port Congestion Progress
Government cites improvement while analyst calls it "political theater"
Large Projects Continue to Enter Planning Stages
$400M+ Projects Initiated in South Carolina, New Mexico and California
Distribution Roundup: Graybar, WESCO & Rexel
"If you’re not up by close to 20%, you’re losing share"
Infrastructure Bill to Stimulate Construction
Electrical distribution will benefit in power and supply segments.
Manufacturer Confidence Dips to Lowest Level Since May 2020
Demand is still strong, but supply chain concerns are prolonged
Total Construction Starts Rebound in September
$500+ million projects break ground in Pennsylvania, California & Texas
Ports and Big Business Step Up to Ease Supply Chain Pressure
UPS, Home Depot, Samsung and others commit to additional 24/7 resources.
Contractor Backlog & Confidence Dip Again
Worker shortage, supply chain and cost increases affect contractors
Lighting & Controls Markets Have Incredible Room to Grow
The majority of commercial building space is still not utilizing LED lighting and controls
Pulse of Lighting: Q3 Report
Here's what the distributor channel is saying about current lighting business
17 projects worth $100M+ Entered Planning in September
Three $200M+ projects in Greater Boston, and a $500M office building in L.A.
Acuity Brands' COVID Bounceback Continues
CEO Neil Ashe discusses lighting agents, product families and supply chain.
Signify Announces Fourth Price Increase of 2021
Genlyte Solutions, Cooper Lighting, Color Kinetics and more
Prices, Terms and Surcharges Steadily Increase
Lighting & controls makers respond to supply chain volatility
Associations Urge Government Action on Supply Chain Challenges
Immediate action requested on tariffs, logistics, semiconductors and rising costs
“We Can Ship” is the New Way to Delight Customers
Manufacturers and customers grapple with supply chain challenges
Contractors Struggle to Find Workers, Materials
55% of commercial contractors report "high difficulty" in finding skilled workers
Non-Resi Planning Dips for Third Straight Month
21 projects worth $100M+ entered planning during August
White House Appoints a "Port Envoy"
Will this improve lead times for your favorite lighting products?
Demand for Design Services Continues to Expand
C&I sector and Midwest Region are particularly strong
Acuity Brands Expected to Announce Price Increase on Wednesday
The company's last price increase announcement was 2 months ago
Commercial Project Starts Pull Back in July
$200M+ projects initiated in Texas, Oregon, Kentucky & Florida
14 of the Top 20 Metro Areas Have Posted Gains in 2021
Commercial and multifamily starts advance in first half of 2021
Orion Energy Systems Reports Solid Q1 Performance
Company expects full year revenue to increase at least 28% to a range of $150M to $155M.
Outlook has Improved for Construction Spending
Office buildings are one of the only areas not predicted to see growth
5 Takeaways From Signify’s Q2 Results
CNBC asks CEO if price increases will roll back after supply constraints subside.
Architecture Billings: Robust Growth Continues
C&I sector and Midwest Region are particularly strong
Total Construction Starts Slip in June
New projects break ground: $1B project in California, $400M+ project in NY.
Construction Costs Rise 25% Over Last 12 Months
Construction economist explains, "the inflation drumbeat continues."
Signify Announces Third Price Increase of 2021
Genlyte Solutions, Philips and Advance brands raise prices due to supply chain pressures.
Construction Momentum Loses Steam
Planning started for $100M+ projects in D.C., Iowa, Alaska and New York.
