Construction Materials Prices Soar in April, Up 6.2% Since January

Construction material prices jumped 6.2% between January and April, with year-over-year increases of 7.0% overall and 7.4% for nonresidential projects. These rising input costs continue to pressure construction budgets and project profitability across the industry.

Overall construction input prices are 7.0% higher than one year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 7.4% higher. The post Construction Materials Prices Soar in April, Up 6.2% Since January first appeared on Construction Executive .

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