Led by Ready-Mix Concrete, Building Materials Prices Inch Higher
Ready-mix concrete prices are rising at a historic pace, and prices for other commonly used building materials aren't far behind
After Years of Record Gains, Building Materials Price Growth Slowed Significantly in 2022
Building materials prices fell by 60% in 2022, though some products are still posting steady gains
Lumber Prices Fall to Lowest Level Since 2020
Lumber prices have plummeted to their lowest level since June 2020 as builder confidence falls for the 11th consecutive month
Prices for Lumber, Steel Mill Products Fall For Second Consecutive Month
Building materials prices fell for the second consecutive month in October since peaking during the first and second quarters of the year
Building Materials Prices Fell for the Third Consecutive Month in September
Prices for building materials like softwood lumber and steel mill products are posting consecutive monthly declines, while prices for ready-mix concrete are on the rise
Lumber Prices Fall to Pre-Pandemic Levels as Interest Rates Rise
Rising interest rates are sending lumber prices to their lowest level in more than two years. What does that mean for new-home construction?
Building Materials
Are the Dark Days of Lumber Volatility Finally Behind Us?
Some market experts seem to think that the lumber bubble has finally burst as elevated interest rates cause a drop in demand
Building Materials
Building Materials Rise 19% Year-Over-Year
Prices for most in-demand building materials are still rising after consecutive monthly gains at the start of 2022
Building Materials
Lumber Prices Could See More Volatility After 20% Drop in March
Builders rejoicing over a decline in lumber prices may not be in the clear just yet
Building Materials
Prices for Softwood Lumber Drove Up January PPI
Building materials prices continue to increase at the start of 2022, with inflated softwood lumber and paint costs leading the charge
Building Materials
Even When Adjusted for Inflation, Lumber Prices Set Record Highs in 2020 and 2021
The average price of framing lumber in 2021 was the highest since 1996, and more volatility could be on the way
Building Materials
4 Key Steps Home Builders Can Take To Minimize Lumber Costs in 2022
By ordering efficiently and making the proper preparations, builders can stay one step ahead of fluctuating lumber prices in the new year
Environmental
Climate Change Threatens Lumber Production as Prices Reach a New Peak
When it comes to lumber prices, the detrimental implications of climate change may outweigh even the heavy hand of the coronavirus
Building Materials
Rising Lumber Prices Could Add More Than $18,600 to New Home Value
Ebbing and flowing lumber prices are disrupting housing affordability once again
Off-Site Construction
How the Pandemic Will Shape the Future of Off-Site Residential Construction
Productivity in home construction lags behind almost every other industry, while inefficiencies and waste hurt profits and growth. Is off-site construction the answer to building homes faster and more affordably and easing current supply and labor issues?
Products
Better Wood: Overcoming the Limitations of Structural Wood Products
New research efforts and products aim to make wood an even stronger and more versatile building material
