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Construction costs hit highest levels in 7 years; metal tariffs could drive them up further
The AGC says the tariffs will likely drive prices even higher and could lead to project delays, as steel mills have witnessed a surge in demand. More here.
June 18, 2018
Roadbuilding
Trump backs 25-cent gas tax hike, but Congress appears reluctant
President Trump is backing a 25-cent federal gas tax increase to help pay for his infrastructure plan. The infrastructure plan calls for an additional $200 billion in funding spread over 10 years. It also seeks to attract $1.3 trillion in state, local and private funding. Trump posed the 25-cent increase February 14 during a meeting […]
February 19, 2018
Roadbuilding
Thanksgiving holiday drivers will find cheaper gas
AAA reports that 46 million Americans will hit the road for the Thanksgiving holiday, and they’ll be finding cheaper gasoline along the way. Drivers will be able to find prices of $2.50 a gallon or less at more than half of the gas stations in the country, the association says. The cheapest gas will be […]
November 22, 2017
Roadbuilding
Salt prices to hurt road budgets
With winter right around the corner, cold-weather states are starting to stockpile on rock salt to fight icy conditions. Unfortunately, several states will have to squeeze budgets due to skyrocketing prices. In Michigan, Ann Arbor area municipalities, school systems and road commissions are paying $76.58 per ton of rock salt. That’s more than double last year’s […]
September 24, 2014
Roadbuilding
Prices of construction materials on the rise
Overall prices of construction materials are on the rise according to a report released by the U.S. Department of Labor. Prices increased by 0.1 percent in June and are up 1.9 percent from one year ago. “Prices for inputs to construction industries have now risen in five of the year’s first six months,” said Associated […]
July 29, 2014
Business
Construction materials prices increase 1.3 percent in February
The Associated General Contractors of America has released its Producer Price Index (PPI) report for February, which reveals that construction materials prices increased 1.3 percent between January and February and 2.0 percent from a year ago. The index for new office construction rose 1.0 percent in the past year; new school buildings rose 1.2 percent; […]
March 15, 2013
Business
Construction materials prices rise 0.7% in January
National construction materials prices increased 0.7 percent percent in January, according to the latest Associated Builders and Contractors Producer Price Index (PPI) report. In the year between January 2012 and January 2013, materials rose 1.3 percent. ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu said he expects construction materials prices to remain volatile for the remainder of 2013. The report […]
February 20, 2013
Technology
Microsoft Surface RT tablet pricing set, starts at $499
The device starts at $499 for a 32 gigabyte model without the Touch Cover. That same 32GB model with the cover is $599 and a 64GB model with the cover is $699.
October 16, 2012
Construction Equipment
DOE: Diesel prices at 5-month low
The national average retail diesel price fell 5.1 cents to $3.846 a gallon – the lowest price in five months – during the week ended Monday, June 4, according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration. The average price has fallen 30.2 cents in the past eight weeks and is 9.4 cents below […]
June 5, 2012
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PPI for finished goods on the rise
The Producer Price Index for finished goods rose 0.7 percent in March, seasonally adjusted. This advance followed a 1.6-percent increase in February and a 0.8-percent gain in January. Prices for finished goods other than foods and energy moved up 0.3 percent. To see the full report, click here.
April 19, 2011
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