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Building Materials Are No Longer Getting More Expensive. However, Construction Costs Are Rising.

The construction materials market has slowed, but investment costs continue to rise. Developers and contractors are increasingly feeling the pressure of wages, construction organization, and lengthening project completion times.
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Construction material prices in August 2026 were on average 4% higher than a year earlier, according to an analysis by the PSB Handel Group. However, the scale of the price increases varied significantly depending on the category. Thermal insulation prices rose by a staggering 13.4%, while decorative materials prices declined. OSB boards and wood have seen the largest price increases year-to-date.

The construction materials market has slowed, but investment costs continue to rise. Developers and contractors are increasingly feeling the pressure of wages, construction organization, and lengthening project completion times.

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www.propertynews.pl broke the news on Friday, October 2, 2026.
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