Surging Materials And Energy Costs Drive Construction Input Prices Sharly Higher In April, Forcing Contractors To Pay More For Key Supplies
The producer price index for inputs to new nonresidential construction rose 1.7 percent in April and 6.6 percent from April 2025, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors […]
Rising fuel and metals costs increase construction material prices in February 2026
Construction material prices rose in February 2026 due to soaring fuel and metals costs, with further increases likely amid Iran war disruptions, says AGC analysis.
Double-digit Increases In Aluminum, Steel And Copper Costs Drive Up Producer Price Indexes For Construction Materials And Equipment
The producer price index for materials and services used in nonresidential construction rose 3.3 percent from December 2024 to December 2025, propelled by double-digit increases in aluminum, steel and copper prices, according […]
Analysis-Dire year for dollar has little light at end of tunnel in 2026
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A dismal year for the U.S. dollar is ending with signs of stabilization, but many investors believe the currency’s decline will resume next year as global […]
Construction material prices rise for third month
Nonresidential construction input costs rose for the third month in March, with tariffs expected to drive prices even higher.
Construction input costs jump 12.6 percent year-over-year despite dip in september as most materials post double-digit increases over 12 months
The price of materials and services used in nonresidential construction jumped 12.6 percent in September from a year earlier despite a dip of 0.2 percent last month, according to an analysis […]
Construction input costs are mixed
Prices for goods and services used in construction costs were unchanged overall from June to July, but months of steep increases over the past year have squeezed the profits of […]
Construction costs climb in March
Construction costs climbed again in March, with increases for a wide range of building materials, including many that are subject to proposed tariffs that could drive prices still higher and […]
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