California contractors face a period of pressure. Data from the Terner Center indicates that building costs in the state exceed those in Texas by a factor of 2.3. Inflation and labor shortages drive this trend. Success requires a shift in operations.
June 18, 2026
Why California’s fence contractors are caught between rising steel prices and a cooling housing market
June 13, 2026
The IRS's new look-back calculator introduces transparency—and a bit of anxiety—to California's long-term fencing contracts. A new tool from the IRS aims to simplify the notoriously complex look-back rule for multi-year building projects.
May 29, 2026
A sweeping federal tax break for overtime pay promises to boost blue-collar bank accounts. For California’s fence contractors, it brings an administrative headache and a sharp clash between state and federal labor laws.
May 22, 2026