2026 Commercial Specialty Contractor Industry Report

ServiceTitan surveyed 1000+ leaders in commercial construction to get a comprehensive view of the industry’s outlook in the face of shifting markets, new business risks, and transformative technological change.

• Prioritizing operational stability and sustainable growth: A cautiously optimistic market is giving contractors confidence to boost their workforce and start scaling their internal capabilities.

• Rising labor costs continue to be a major risk: Contractors are seeing steady demand for their services, but the price of doing business continues to grow, meaning businesses need to focus on staffing and running projects effectively to ensure their profitability. 

• AI is more than an experiment, it’s a credible tool: AI is now seen as a means to adding significant value across the trades, with companies using it to support their existing workflows.

For more analysis of trends and insights across the industry in 2026, download the report.