Cost spikes hit bevy of construction materials

Prices for copper, lumber, switchgear and several derivative metal products posted 10% or more increases year over year since August 2025, said Anirban Basu, chief economist at Associated Builders and Contractors.

How Much Does a Wrong Estimate Cost a Contractor?

This article explains how a wrong construction estimate can cost contractors far more than just one project. Miscalculated material quantities, outdated labor rates, and missed scope items lead to direct financial losses, shrinking margins, and long-term business damage. It highlights the most common estimation mistakes and concludes that accurate estimating is not an expense but risk protection, with a natural link to Pro Estimating Services.

2Q 2026 Cost Report: Data Center Surge Presses on Amid Ongoing Economic Issues, Community Pushback

Steel, lumber and energy prices continue to rise.

Bricks vs. Boards: How the UK and US Construction Industries Really Differ

Stand on a building site in Manchester and another in Dallas and you might assume you're watching the same industry at work. Cranes swing, concrete pours, and someone is inevitably complaining about the weather.

Can I Paint Composite Decking?

The post Can I Paint Composite Decking? appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Composite lumber deck is gaining popularity as an alternative to wood decking. This is due to composite decking’s ease of maintenance, which eliminates the need for regular painting or staining. However, after many years of use and exposure to the elements, the original deck color faded and lost its luster. You may be wondering whether […]

Belinda Carr - HempWood | a NEW eco-friendly hardwood 07102021

The Farm Bill of 2018, finally legalized hemp and all its derivatives. This has led to the creation of exciting new products like HempWood, or as people like to call it, WeedWood

Belinda Carr - Introduction to Mass Timber Construction, everything you need to know! 16052023

Mass timber or Massive Timber is a term for different forms of engineered wood products that perform as structural elements. They can be made of douglas-fir, spruce-pine fir and western hemlock. In this video, Belinda Carr covers the six most popular types of mass timber products.

Belinda Carr - The Era of Wood Skyscrapers is here! 22072022

The invention of mass timber and engineered wood is spurring the next generation of sustainable and resilient skyscrapers. To improve the properties of wood and make it even stronger than steel and concrete, moisture resistant glues are added in between layers of wood to make engineered mass timber products.

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