Prices of Key Construction Materials Fall in August, Even as Annual Materials Cost Increases

The amount contractors pay for a range of key construction materials declined in August, but contractors continue to be squeezed as materials cost increases have outstripped the price of finished buildings over the past year, according to an analysis of producer price index figures released today by AGC. To read the full press release, click here. To view the latest producer price index table for construction, click here. This piece was covered by KOLD-TV and International Construction.