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Shannon Spotlight: Industry

Inside the Estimate: What our Estimating Team is Seeing in the Market

Before a project reaches the field, decisions made during planning, budgeting and design can have a significant impact on cost and schedule. Shannon Construction estimators Kevin Kilinsky and John Beck spend their days reviewing drawings, developing budgets, talking with trade partners and tracking the factors affecting construction costs. We asked them what they are seeing… Read More

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Ken Schultz

2026 and Beyond – A Conversation with Ken Schultz

Tony Kozak shares his thoughts on stepping into the Controller position, supporting our project and operations teams, and a few personal insights as well.

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Various construction materials used for building residential and commercial buildings

Navigating the Ups and Downs: The Rollercoaster of Construction Material Prices

In 2025, construction materials like concrete, gypsum, and raw materials sourced domestically are likely to be less impacted by tariffs.

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Rob Means, Director of Estimating for Shannon Construction

Estimating Trends in Pittsburgh’s Commercial Construction

As Pittsburgh’s commercial construction market evolves in 2025, estimating processes are becoming more sophisticated to meet the growing demand for cost certainty, strategic planning, and adaptability.

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