Construction spending is up, material costs are flat, and finding skilled labor remains the biggest challenge facing constructors. This statement sums up almost every complex analysis of current and projected
Once again, our report on the state of the industry brings some good news and some not-so-good news. The good news: demand is up, material pricing is steady with no
Cautious optimism—it’s a phrase we’ve been using to describe our outlook on the construction industry for some time now. Generally speaking, the construction industry is picking up. Reports from our
![[TABLE] 2015 Construction Material Cost Trends](https://nabholz.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/MaterialsPPITable-359x225.png)
