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Construction materials prices creep up, with assist from oil (access required)

by Brad Carlson
Published: February 21,2012
Time posted: 5:14 pm
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Construction materials prices show signs of increasing more quickly after rising moderately in January, two commercial building trade groups reported. Recent price hikes for oil and other commodities are the key factor, according to the Associated General Contractors of America and Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. A construction inputs price index that reflects a weighted average ...
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