What to Expect: A Summary of our Canadian Construction Tariffs Webinar

This webinar goes beyond a basic overview of construction tariffs. It’s a practical session packed with insight, grounded in what’s happening on the ground in British Columbia and across North America. Here’s what we cover:

The Real-World Impact of New Construction Tariffs

You’ll get a direct update on the latest U.S. and Canadian tariff policies and how they’re hitting construction firms—particularly around steel, aluminum, and vehicle imports.

• What the April 2025 announcements mean for contractors and suppliers
• Canada’s countermeasures and why they matter to your procurement team
• Where uncertainty still looms—and how to prepare for more changes

Where Your Projects Are Most Exposed

Not every material is impacted equally. We break down construction’s top 40 most-used materials and reveal which ones are most dependent on imports—so you can start assessing risk and making adjustments.

• High-risk categories including metal goods, electrical components, and flooring
• Insight from Statistics Canada and the Canadian Construction Association
• Actionable ideas for sourcing diversification and timeline planning

Contracts Under Pressure: What to Watch For

When costs change fast, your contracts become your first (and sometimes only) line of defense. We explore what to review, what to document, and how to avoid disputes down the line.

• Key clauses around duties, escalation, and cost recovery
• Tips for trade contractors navigating pricing changes
• Why paper trails and proactive communication matter more than ever

Managing Supply Chain Uncertainty

Delays, surcharges, substitutions—they’re all in play. We talk about what manufacturers and builders can do to stay ahead of cost volatility without sacrificing schedule or quality.

• Reviewing open POs and material commitments
• Communicating openly with partners and suppliers
• Planning for flexibility without blowing up your margins

Using Technology to Build Stability

You’ll see how Acumatica Construction Edition helps contractors track construction tariffs related costs, update bids quickly, and bring clarity to project finances—without needing a huge IT team.

• Add duties and brokerage fees as separate, trackable charges in bids
• Auto-update pricing based on shifting tariff rules
• Store customs paperwork and receipts in one place for audit and billing
• Share real-time cost changes with internal and external stakeholders

All of this is achievable using Acumatica’s out-of-the-box functionality, customized to your business—not custom development, not a long rollout. Just smart tools, used the right way.