Specialty construction materials have stayed elevated longer than commodity inputs, even as lumber prices cooled after the pandemic surge. Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics PPI data via FRED.

Toyota reported fiscal 2022 fourth-quarter results that like other automakers we cover showed major headwinds for materials costs. The yen has weakened against the dollar by about 14% since our last ...

The global solar industry is entering a phase of renewed cost pressure as rising raw material prices emerge as a key driver ...

Although ENR’s indexes measure the costs of non-residential buildings, the housing market has had a major impact on index movement. The ENR 20-city average yearly price for steel rose 11.2% by the end ...

Home renovation costs have climbed steadily over the past several years, leaving many homeowners weighing difficult decisions. Update an aging kitchen now at today's prices, or wait and risk paying ...

Metal manufacturers and recyclers face intense cost and supply chain pressures and growing ESG expectations. Traditionally, operators have relied on high percentages of primary metal to guarantee ...

A: Biocompatibility, sterility, and mechanical properties are of utmost importance. Materials such as stainless steel 316L or ...