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BNI reports that construction material costs continue to rise

Posted: April 12, 2018 |

VISTA, Calif, April 13, 2018 – According to BNI’s latest market data, construction material costs, which showed a strong uptick in 2017, continue to rise in the first quarter of 2018. Construction commodities remain up, while some still show double-digit gains. Fuel will remain high while the refineries in Texas prepare for the summer production, although the roller coaster price of crude oil may continue to keep prices high. Materials are up 4-5% for the year and appear to be continuing to rise.

“The construction economy is still good,” states BNi President, Bill Mahoney. “Commercial construction is strong, while residential is still in the positive territory as housing prices are still moving upward due to a lack of inventory and pent-up demand.”

Year over year increases further validates this trend as initiatives from the government continue to drive the growing number of construction projects. Expect to see rise in demand from the construction section as an emphasis is placed on costs, green building and energy efficiency to drive growth and benefit the market.

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