Construction costs

Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Thu December 05, 2019

Contractors Discuss Rising Construction Costs

General contractors and subcontractors across the nation are witnessing increases in construction costs, be it for department of transportation contracts or commercial, industrial, institutional and residential projects....

Jared Haughton – SPECIAL TO CEG - Thu June 20, 2019

How to Evaluate Total Ownership Cost on Used Equipment

Purchasing a piece of used equipment can be a smart investment, but sometimes it's tough to know exactly what you're getting for the money. If you're searching on a used equipment site or buying at auction, you might find two comparably sized machines with comparable age and hours — yet one is priced lower....

AGC - Tue January 15, 2019

Construction Costs Dip in December But Most Materials, Services Prices Accelerate in 2018

After a year marked by numerous price spikes, construction costs declined in December but remained elevated compared to year-earlier prices, while prices of new buildings also moved higher, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new Labor Department data....

Fri July 21, 2017

FWHA Report: Highway Construction Costs on the Rise

The FHWA released its latest National Highway Construction Cost Index July 19, a quarterly estimate of the rising cost of domestic highway construction and maintenance over time. It is the first time the Index – now called “NHCCI 2.0” – has been published since the agency made major methodological revisions to improve its accuracy....