ABC: Construction Input Prices Rise 1.3% in February

In addition to the rise in input prices in February, prices were up 3.1% year over year, according to an ABC analysis of BLS producer price index data.

Apr 3, 2026
Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)
Abc Price Index
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Associated Builders and Contractors
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