Tariffs are quietly raising retention risk

Rising and adjusted tariffs on steel, aluminum and copper are making construction procurement less predictable, which is pushing schedules out and increasing stress on project crews. Analysts note that provisions like the First Sale Rule can soften duties in some cases, but bundled purchasing and distributor chains common in construction make those fixes hard to use — and that uncertainty often shows up as higher turnover and lower morale on sites. (constructiondive.com) (realestatenews.com) (wzakcleveland.com)