Recorded July 2, 2025
Tariffs are in the spotlight, and construction firms are feeling the heat. In this episode of ConstructorCast, host Suzanne Hitt sits down with supply chain leaders Tim Jed (DPR Construction) and Jay Pendergrass (Gilbane Building) to unpack the real-world impact of tariffs on materials costs, project timelines, and client decisions. From supplier price hikes and shifting policies to smart strategies and collaborative solutions, this conversation gets into what contractors need to know now, and how to stay ahead in an unpredictable market.
Guests:
Tim Jed
TimJ@dpr.com
https://www.dpr.com
Jay Pendergrass
JPendergrass@GilbaneCo.com
https://www.gilbaneco.com
Resources:
AGC's Tariff Resource Center for Contractors: https://www.agc.org/tariff-resources-contractors
Webinar Slides: Pricing Impact by Trade and Gypsum Rock Drywall Example: https://www.agc.org/sites/default/files/Files/ConstructorCast/Q2-2025_MCR%20chart.pdf
DPR 2025 Q2 Market Conditions Report: https://www.agc.org/sites/default/files/Files/ConstructorCast/Q2-2025_Market-Conditions-Report.pdf
2025 AGC Workforce Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/93YZ22K
