Construction Materials Prices Surge 2.6% in May, Up Nearly 10% Year Over Year

Construction materials prices jumped 2.6% in May alone, with costs climbing nearly 10% compared to the same month last year. Despite the price surge, the construction industry added a solid number of jobs in May, showing resilience in the hiring market.

While the construction industry added a healthy amount of jobs in May, input prices also went up. The post Construction Materials Prices Surge 2.6% in May, Up Nearly 10% Year Over Year first appeared on Construction Executive .

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