07/13/2026
Part 2 of 4 - Q2 2026 Lead Times & Escalations series.
A more competitive subcontractor bidding market is helping complex projects finally pencil out but several labor and supply chain pressures still require strict underwriting discipline this quarter.
Recent immigration enforcement actions have directly tightened the South Florida trade labor pool. Subcontractor capacity is stretched thin across concrete, MEP, and framing trades extending procurement schedules and increasing general conditions costs.
For owners, the response isn't to wait it out. It's to underwrite conservatively, lock in trade partners early, and build schedules with realistic float. That's the discipline our preconstruction team brings to every project. Full report link in bio.
Next week: Part 3 Pricing Outlook & Tariff Implications