This blog post was authored by Thad Berkes, Chief Cost Estimator, Design Collaborative. The start of 2025 has introduced increased pricing volatility and reduced predictability due to changing tariffs ...

Sharply higher costs in all categories—particularly material, which roughly doubled—increased the estimated price of building land pipelines by about $4.5 million/mile, to a record $12.1 million/mile.

Sharply lower costs in all categories but material—which was roughly flat—decreased the price of building land pipelines by nearly $3 million/mile. The decrease in total estimated $/mile land pipeline ...

S ince beginning his second term, President Donald Trump has taken a strong stance on tariffs. From a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports to reciprocal tariffs aimed at reshaping global trading ...