Copper and electrical components posted the sharpest gains to end the year, according to consulting firm Gordian, but steel ...

Costs for new assisted living construction are up early in 2026, while independent living construction costs remain relatively flat compared to late 2025 ...

Trade policy will “continue to put upward pressure on certain materials” this year, said Anirban Basu, chief economist for ...

Gordian’s Q1 2024 Quarterly Construction Cost Insights Report brings good news on construction material prices: Although there are some materials whose prices have continued to show volatility, costs ...

Non-residential construction costs have modestly increased across the nation, while the supply chain is feeling the ripple effects of global trade policy and evolving tariffs from Washington. That’s ...

The construction industry is known for its complex and fluctuating costs. To effectively budget for a construction project, it’s essential to consider all the different labor costs. Here are some ...

Buying a house used to be a rite of passage for middle-class Americans, but in recent decades, would-be homeowners have found themselves priced out of the market. The affordability crisis has become ...

Although ENR’s indexes measure the costs of non-residential buildings, the housing market has had a major impact on index movement. The ENR 20-city average yearly price for steel rose 11.2% by the end ...

Global construction costs are set to increase by 2.4% this year, with uncertainty posing challenges to project delivery.