Procurement

Procurement

US tariffs push construction input costs higher — FM procurement impact ahead

New US tariffs are driving construction material prices upward in early 2026. For FM organisations managing capital projects and maintenance budgets, the cost pressure on steel, aluminium and imported materials demands proactive procurement strategies.

Procurement

US Labor Department moves to ease independent contractor rules — outsourcing implications

The US Department of Labor is proposing looser regulations around independent contractor classification. For FM organisations relying on contract workers and outsourced services, the regulatory shift could reshape workforce models.