Welcome again to our Substack Weblog that focuses on building prices. Engineering Information File (ENR) historical past that may be traced again to 1874. The publication has its roots in two separate publications, Engineer & Surveyor and The Plumber and Sanitary Engineer. The primary concern of Engineering Information-File was revealed on April 5, 1917. On January 1st, 1987, the acronym ENR was adopted because the title of the journal. The charts that comply with use knowledge which are courtesy of ENR journal that’s revealed 26 instances a yr. Historic knowledge was pulled from microfiche copies of the journal obtained from the New York Public Library. ENR journal is just a small portion of the merchandise supplied by Engineer Information File and we advocate readers, significantly these with an curiosity in engineering and building, take the time to view the ENR web site to be taught extra at…
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Concrete Prepared-Combine costs have continued to maneuver greater however at a extra subdued charge of change since April of final yr, however nonetheless, they’ve notched a brand new report excessive in January and are up +10.50% since this time final yr.
Base course crushed stone that’s used to create a strong basis for roads, driveways, and different constructions have, after a quick dip in the midst of final yr, risen sharply and are up 31.81% year-over-year.
The per ton value of MC800 Asphalt Paving has jumped since August of final yr and is up 34.91% since January of final yr.
After a close to parabolic rise within the 20-Metropolis common value of Portland Cement throughout the third quarter of final yr, costs have pulled again however are nonetheless up 20.43% year-over-year.
The ENR 20-Metropolis Common Value of Masonry Sand has continued to rise at a startling charge and is now up 56.18% year-over-year. Extra dramatic is the rise over the previous 5 years, since January 2019, up 231.13%.
Concrete Sand
Concrete Sand registered one other new excessive in January. The 20-Metropolis Common Value is up 46.94% year-over-year and since January 2019 costs are up 251.93%.
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