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2012
MAY
11

The cost of construction materials took a breather in April, while contractors showed slightly greater ability to roll past price increases into their bids, according to an analysis of producer price index figures released today by AGC. 

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2012
APR
12

The cost of construction materials jumped in March, even as the amount contractors charge to complete projects remained stagnant, according to an analysis of producer price index figures released today by AGC.  Association officials noted that the spike in materials prices continues despite relatively weak overall demand for construction, and cautioned that current market conditions

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2012
MAR
15

The cost of construction materials accelerated dramatically in February after moderating for several months, according to an analysis of producer price index figures released today by AGC. As a result, construction firms will be forced to pay more for key materials even as demand for construction remains weak, AGC officials noted.

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2012
FEB
16

The cost of construction materials is showing signs of accelerating after moderating in January, according to an analysis of producer price index figures and recent market information released today by AGC. Ongoing price increases underscore the urgency of funding public construction projects promptly, AGC officials said.

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2012
JAN
18

The amount contractors pay for a range of key construction materials edged down 0.2 percent in December but climbed 5.3 percent from a year earlier, according to an analysis of producer price index figures released today by AGC. Meanwhile, the amount contractors charge to construct projects remained largely flat for the month and is up

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2011
DEC
15

The amount contractors pay for a range of key construction materials edged down 0.1 percent in November but climbed 6.2 percent from a year earlier, outstripping the increase in contractors’ bid prices for finished buildings, according to an analysis of producer price index figures released today by AGC. Officials with the construction association warned that

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2011
NOV
15

The amount contractors pay for a range of key construction materials dropped slightly (-0.6 percent) in October but climbed 6.9 percent from the year-earlier level, according to an analysis of producer price index figures released today by AGC. Meanwhile, the price contractors charge for new nonresidential building construction edged up only 3.3 to 4.3 percent

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2011
OCT
18

The amount contractors pay for a range of key construction materials held steady in September but climbed 8.1 percent from the year-earlier level, according to an analysis of producer price index figures released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Meanwhile, the price contractors charge for new nonresidential building construction edged up only 2

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