Skanska USA: Lead times for structural steel, HVAC, and generators stretch out

Neil Gerrard Senior Editor, Construction Briefing

07 September 2026

Capacity constraints for labour, power, and equipment are presenting challenges for contractors in the US, as construction activity continues to concentrate on high-growth sectors.

Structural steel lead times are 40-50 weeks in some markets, while HVAC equipment lead times according to the new Summer 2026 Construction Market Trends report from contractor Skanska.

Meanwhile, demand for generators of 2MW or larger is absorbing available manufacturing capacity.

The news comes as US construction activity continues…

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