Tag: prices
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Construction costs dip, but tariffs hike some materials’ prices
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Construction input prices decreased 0.1% in April compared to the previous month, while nonresidential construction costs continued their upward march and rose 0.2%, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of…
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Stanley Black & Decker raises prices to mitigate tariff impacts
Revenue: $3.7B Down 3% year over year Net Earnings: $90.4 million Up nearly 4x YoY EPS: 60 cents Versus 13 cents YoY Dive Brief: Stanley Black & Decker is raising its prices and retooling its supply chain to mitigate tariff impacts, executives said on an April 30 earnings call. The tools manufacturer…
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Thousands of homes hit market as sellers cut prices post stamp duty change
If you’re planning a renovation, eyeing your next self-build plot, or just waiting for the right time to buy, a wave of new homes has just hit the market, and many come with reduced price tags. New research from estate agency Yopa suggests that over 53,000 properties have been listed for sale in England in…
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Mace increases tender prices forecast as labour pay surges
Construction pay is growing at its second highest rate since the pandemic, according to Mace’s latest industry forecast. The consultancy’s quarterly Market View report shows that construction pay is now rising faster than all but one other sector, with vacancies also jumping to their highest level in 18 months. While pay growth across the whole economy spent most of…
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Nonresidential construction prices notch ‘far-too-hot’ 9% annualized gain
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Nonresidential construction input prices soared in February to notch a red-hot 9% annualized pace year to date, according to Associated Builders and Contractors. Overall construction inputs gained 0.6% for the month, following the biggest jump…
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5 years after COVID hit, contractors still wait for prices to come down
Listen to the article 10 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Since 2020, events tend to garner a pre- and post-pandemic label. That’s certainly true in construction. For example, contractors had once hoped construction prices would return to pre-pandemic levels. Instead, five years after the start of the…
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Cost of Adding a Bathroom in 2025: Prices & Tips
Forget the crystal ball, grab a calculator. Adding a bathroom in 2025 isn’t just about picking paint colors; it’s a budget battleground. Material prices are shifting, labor costs are evolving, and that “simple” upgrade? It’s got a complex price tag. Let’s break down the real costs, from plumbing to permits, so you know exactly what…
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Martin Lewis predicts energy prices will rise by £100 in April
Money-saving expert Martin Lewis has warned that energy bills are set to rise again in April, with the energy price cap expected to increase by up to £100. As millions of households brace for higher costs, Lewis has criticised the current energy pricing system, calling it “broken” and urging the government to introduce a social…