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Lumber
low NEUTRAL
282.3 PPI -1.4%
3M +0.8%
6M +4.3%
YoY +8.7%
Prices declining. Good time to lock in material costs. 6-month change: +4.3%.
Updated 2026-09-01
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Steel
medium NEUTRAL
388.6 PPI +2.2%
3M +8.0%
6M +17.3%
YoY +27.6%
Prices trending up over the last 6 months. Consider 5-9% escalation buffer. 6-month change: +17.3%.
Updated 2026-09-01
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Copper
medium NEUTRAL
854.7 PPI +0.7%
3M +6.2%
6M +14.9%
YoY +49.0%
Prices trending up over the last 6 months. Consider 5-9% escalation buffer. 6-month change: +14.9%.
Updated 2026-09-01
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Aluminum
medium NEUTRAL
370.5 PPI -0.1%
3M -6.1%
6M +4.9%
YoY +25.2%
Prices easing but still unpredictable. Standard 3-7% buffer recommended. 6-month change: +4.9%.
Updated 2026-09-01
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Ready-Mix Concrete
low NEUTRAL
395.3 PPI +0.0%
3M -0.2%
6M +1.1%
YoY +2.3%
Prices stable. Standard bid pricing should hold. 6-month change: +1.1%.
Updated 2026-09-01
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Electrical Conduit
low NEUTRAL
221.2 PPI +0.5%
3M +4.9%
6M +8.4%
YoY +8.1%
Prices stable. Standard bid pricing should hold. 6-month change: +8.4%.
Updated 2026-09-01
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Construction Materials (All)
low NEUTRAL
378.6 PPI +0.7%
3M +2.6%
6M +6.5%
YoY +11.0%
Prices stable. Standard bid pricing should hold. 6-month change: +6.5%.
Updated 2026-09-01