The construction cost spiral that defined the early decade has finally leveled off — but averages hide a sharply divided picture.
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Construction Costs Plateau — But the Relief Is Uneven
Headline inflation in materials has cooled, yet labor and specialized trades remain stubbornly tight.
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Dev Okafor
Logistics Correspondent
Jul 5, 2026 4 min Share
