The annual increase compared to a 1.4% jump quarter over quarter. Rising demand for skilled labor continues to drive inputs, ...

The construction industry faces rising material costs and labor shortages, driving a shift towards sustainable building ...

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 ...

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The 2026 Guide to Building Costs is the industry’s trusted annual reference for accurate, up-to-date construction cost data. This comprehensive costbook includes national average material, labor, and ...