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Commodity Prices in Flux as Possible Tariffs Stoke Fears of Future Economic Downturn

August 28, 2019

As fears of a potential recession grip consumers, spurred by the Trump administration’s announcement of tariffs on Chinese imports, IHS Markit is reporting a 0.9% overall decline in commodity prices in the Materials Price Index released on Aug. 21.

Cemen Tech Connect Aims to Help Volumetric Concrete Customers With Video Support

Des Moines, Iowa-based volumetric company also launches program to help DOT customers

Jeff Yoders

August 13, 2019

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Cemen Tech uses real-time video support to help take the mystery out of volumetric concrete.

Sand Shortage May Slow Growth in Developing Regions

Michael Dumiak

July 24, 2019

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Although global supply is not running out, some developing regional markets struggle with sand supply problems.

Federal Construction

Trump Seeks Further Buy-American Boost for Steel

Tom Ichniowski

July 16, 2019

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Executive order calls for lower minimum content percentage for determining whether a product is foreign.

US Places New Duties on China, Mexico Fabricated Steel Imports

Commerce Dept. sets preliminary duties of up to 177% on Chinese imports, 74% on Mexican ones but none for Canada

Jeff Yoders

July 9, 2019

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China imports face duties of up to 177%, 74% for those from Mexico in trade case initiated by the American Institute of Steel Construction.

2019 2Q Cost Report

Lifted Tariffs Don't End Canada Price-Hike Risks

Scott Van Voorhis

July 3, 2019

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Even with steel sticker-shock over, infrastructure and private-sector boom, and worker shortfalls, won't keep costs from rising.

Tariffs on Canadian and Mexican raw steel imports

2019 2Q Cost Report

Fluid Tariff and Trade Policies Make US Estimators Cautious

Jeff Yoders

July 3, 2019

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Construction procurement is operating in a constantly changing buying environment for key materials

2019 2Q Cost Report

Checking For Signs of Slowdown in a Growth Market

Gary J. Tulacz

July 3, 2019

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Will rising materials prices and labor costs blunt the growth in the building sector?

2019 2Q Cost Report

Construction Starts Rise as Material Prices Come Down

Alisa Zevin

July 3, 2019

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Large increases in 2018 have given way to better balance in lumber and steel sectors

Help Available for Estimating Embodied Carbon in Building Systems

Nadine M. Post

May 28, 2019

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The Charles Pankow Foundation has released preliminary guidance to designers and builders interested in considering the impacts of embodied carbon in mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.