Concrete Costs, Fuel Spikes, and Survival in Construction Right Now
The construction industry is shifting fast—and if you're a contractor, you're feeling it. Rising material costs, fuel volatility, tighter margins, and more competition are forcing business owners to adapt or fall behind.
In this episode, we sit down with Steve Baklarian of S&P Developments to break down what’s really happening on the ground. From pricing pressure and “race-to-the-bottom” competitors to how fuel spikes and supply chain issues impact your jobs, this is a real look at construction business today.
We also dive into practical strategies: how to protect your margins, why educating your clients is more important than ever, and where the real opportunities are in today’s market—from niche commercial work to infrastructure-driven growth.
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Chapters / Timestamps
Chapters / Timestamps
00:00 – Intro & Customer Review
02:00 – State of the Construction Market Right Now
06:30 – CN Tower Inspiration & Industry Pride
08:00 – Pricing Pressure & Competing in a Tight Market
12:00 – Why Educating Clients Wins More Jobs
16:00 – Fuel Prices, Material Costs & Margin Impact
25:30 – Contracts, Clauses & Protecting Your Business
38:00 – Hidden Profit Killers on Job Sites
52:00 – Future Opportunities: Infrastructure & Niche Markets
01:02:00 – Final Advice for Contractors
02:00 – State of the Construction Market Right Now
06:30 – CN Tower Inspiration & Industry Pride
08:00 – Pricing Pressure & Competing in a Tight Market
12:00 – Why Educating Clients Wins More Jobs
16:00 – Fuel Prices, Material Costs & Margin Impact
25:30 – Contracts, Clauses & Protecting Your Business
38:00 – Hidden Profit Killers on Job Sites
52:00 – Future Opportunities: Infrastructure & Niche Markets
01:02:00 – Final Advice for Contractors
