April 2011

Construction Material Prices Jump 2 Percent in March

Construction material prices had the largest monthly increase since July, 2008.  Oil prices rose 14.8% in the month of March.  Iron and steel prices also rose steeply during the month.  According to the Associated Builders & Contractors’ economist, construction materials rose 4 percent over the past three months.  Construction materials rose 6.9% over the past

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