Construction Costs Rose 7.4% Annually in July

Construction costs rose 7.4% annually in July

Contractors will still likely face additional input price jumps in the months ahead, especially as fuel and other materials prices swell, according to economists.

Construction Prices Rise 7.4%, Backlogs Shrink Dramatically

Contractors face profit margin pressure amid inflation and tariff challenges.

ABC: Construction Materials Prices Flat in July – tEDmag

Overall construction and nonresidential input prices were flat over the previous month, but elevated over one year ago.

Construction materials prices flat in July, up 7.4% YoY reports advocacy group

Construction materials prices flat in July, up 7.4% YoY reports advocacy group August 13, 2026 | 9:20 am CDT Woodworking Industry News Construction materials prices flat in July, up 7.4% YoY reports advocacy group By Dakota Smith August 13, 2026 | 9:20 am CDT Print WASHINGTON, D.C. — Overall construction and nonresidential input prices both increased 0.1% in July compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contra…