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Lumber
low NEUTRAL
286.6 PPI -1.5%
3M +1.9%
6M +5.3%
YoY +7.6%
Prices rising steadily. Consider 2-4% escalation buffer. 6-month change: +5.3%.
Updated 2026-08-01
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Steel
medium NEUTRAL
381.2 PPI +1.7%
3M +8.9%
6M +17.2%
YoY +23.4%
Prices trending up over the last 6 months. Consider 5-9% escalation buffer. 6-month change: +17.2%.
Updated 2026-08-01
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Copper
medium NEUTRAL
844.7 PPI +5.5%
3M +5.1%
6M +12.6%
YoY +41.2%
Prices trending up over the last 6 months. Consider 5-9% escalation buffer. 6-month change: +12.6%.
Updated 2026-08-01
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Aluminum
low WAIT
370.9 PPI -4.4%
3M -3.7%
6M +6.2%
YoY +27.3%
Prices declining. Good time to lock in material costs. 6-month change: +6.2%.
Updated 2026-08-01
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Ready-Mix Concrete
low NEUTRAL
395.2 PPI +0.1%
3M +0.3%
6M +1.3%
YoY +2.3%
Prices stable. Standard bid pricing should hold. 6-month change: +1.3%.
Updated 2026-08-01
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Electrical Conduit
medium NEUTRAL
218.8 PPI +0.0%
3M +5.3%
6M +6.4%
YoY +6.6%
Prices trending up over the last 6 months. Consider 4-7% escalation buffer. 6-month change: +6.4%.
Updated 2026-08-01
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Construction Materials (All)
low NEUTRAL
375.9 PPI +0.3%
3M +3.3%
6M +6.6%
YoY +10.1%
Prices rising steadily. Consider 3-6% escalation buffer. 6-month change: +6.6%.
Updated 2026-08-01