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

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

Construction material prices rose 2.6% year-over-year in July. Steel, aluminum, and copper prices surged due to new tariffs. Long Island firms report canceled projects and tighter margins. Though the ...

OKLAHOMA CITY — Since President Donald Trump took office again in January, costs for imported steel, lumber and more have fluctuated wildly as tariffs have been implemented, raised or reduced over the ...

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

As construction costs continue to soar, the industry is bracing for even sharper increases in 2025. Tariffs on key materials—iron, steel, and lumber—are expected to drive up construction expenses ...