Copper and conduit pricing, supply-chain lead times, and the bid math that keeps a job profitable after materials ship.
Most commodity materials have caught up since the supply shocks of the early 2020s. A few specific items haven't, and they're the ones that stall a schedule.
Wire is the line item that moves fastest on a bid — and the easiest one to get burned on if the contract doesn't say who absorbs a price swing.
Working-capital lines and equipment financing smooth the gaps between draws. Compare rates from vetted partners and see who fits your shop.