Tariffs, Steel Prices, and the Contractor's Dilemma: Managing Material Cost Volatility in 2026

ARTICLE -- How contractors are managing tariffs, steel prices, and material cost volatility in 2026 with smarter procurement, escalation clauses, and real-time tracking.

Why 9 Out of 10 Construction Projects Still Blow Their Budget, and What's Changing

ARTICLE -- 90% of construction projects exceed their budget. Here's why cost overruns persist, what root causes drive them, and what high-performing firms do differently.

Choosing the Right Construction Module for NetSuite: A 2026 Buyer's Guide

ARTICLE -- Compare the main approaches to adding construction capability to NetSuite: SuiteSuccess, construction SuiteApps, and custom development. Includes evaluation criteria and key questions to ask vendors.

The Construction Industry in 2026: Five Challenges Every Contractor Needs a Plan For

ARTICLE -- Labor shortages, tariff volatility, financing bottlenecks, economic uncertainty, and technology pressure. Five challenges shaping construction in 2026, backed by data from Deloitte, Sage/AGC, and industry sources.

How to Automate AIA Billing in NetSuite: A Step-by-Step Guide for Construction Companies

ARTICLE -- A step-by-step guide to automating AIA billing in NetSuite — from Schedule of Values to G702/G703 document generation — including how construction firms cut billing cycles from days to hours.

Survival or Collapse? The Case for CFOs and Modern ERP in Construction

ARTICLE -- In the high-stakes construction industry, financial management isn’t just about keeping books balanced—often it’s about survival. Bradley Lay, M&A and Private Equity Investor, underscores this in a compelling LinkedIn post, noting that 82% of collapsed construction firms questioned the need for a CFO, only to fail later.

Navigating Tariffs and Rising Costs in 2025

ARTICLE -- In 2025, rising tariffs and material costs are squeezing construction margins. For contractors and construction firms already operating on razor-thin margins, these challenges demand a smarter approach to cost management. Firms that embrace cloud-based financial and operational solutions will be best equipped to maintain profitability, ensure compliance, and stay competitive in a volatile market.

NetSuite ERP for Construction and Project-based Companies

ARTICLE -- In the fast-evolving construction industry, efficiency, cost control, and scalability are crucial for success. Construction and Project-based companies face mounting pressure from project complexity, supply chain issues, and regulatory demands; many are turning to integrated cloud solutions like NetSuite + FullClarity to manage their needs.

Decoding Construction Management

ARTICLE --Construction management involves complex terms crucial for project success. Understanding terms like Retainage, Gantt Scheduling, and Job Costing is essential. Decode these terms with this guide for 10 important Construction Management terms commonly used but have yet to be widely understood.

U.S. Construction Industry Report 2025

ARTICLE -- In 2025, the U.S. construction sector forecasts a 10% rise in nominal value added, a 12% increase in gross output, and record employment levels. Yet, challenges such as labor shortages, material cost fluctuations, and regulatory delays persist. This report provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of the industry’s recent achievements, forecasts future growth, and identifies critical areas that require strategic attention.