Escalation in energy and raw material costs—especially oil—may pose challenges, potentially squeezing profit margins in the coming months.

The latest data — prior to the war in Iran — shows prices rose on an annualized basis of 12.6% through February.

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Gordian’s Q1 2024 Quarterly Construction Cost Insights Report brings good news on construction material prices: Although there are some materials whose prices have continued to show volatility, costs ...

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