Construction backlog hits 20-month high despite tariff pressures.
May 13, 2025
ABC’s latest data shows construction backlog rose to 8.7 months in April, the highest since September 2023, even as contractors face rising material costs and uncertain sales outlooks.
I suspect manufacturers have had annual price increases since they began producing the items we need. So far this week we have been informed by one of our suppliers that the condensing boiler we use most often is going up by six percent.
PMI delivered important insights to its members on federal infrastructure legislation and critical housing and trade issues during its PMI Virtual Legislative Forum.
Plumbing manufacturers gathered in balmy St. Pete Beach, Florida, to discuss and learn about issues on multigenerational leadership, workforce development, sustainability, accessibility design, industry economic trends, trade and tariffs, consumer data protection and more during Plumbing Manufacturers International’s PMI 2019 conference.
Dozens of plumbing-related products and components are included on List 4 – the most recent list, including toilets, sinks, shower heads, faucet handles and more.