Answers to Your 2023 Construction Cost Trends Questions
As a follow-up to our 2023 Construction Cost Trends Webinar, here are more insights and answers to commonly asked questions about the construction market.
Blog: Trends And Insights
What the Data Says: Fiberglass Insulation Costs
Exacerbated by ongoing shortages and increased demands within the industry, fiberglass insulation costs have risen steadily throughout the past year. Since the second quarter of 2021, the cost for blanket fiberglass insulation has increased nearly 90%. Find out more in this blog post.
What the Data Says: Copper Wire and EMT Conduit
Over the past 12 months, the cost of copper wire has risen nearly 24% on average across the United States. This edition of What the Data Says explores the latest costs of copper wire and EMT conduit.
3 Reasons the Move to the Cloud is Imperative for the Federal Government
Find out how the federal government moving its software systems to the cloud will support the mission of the government and better serve the citizenry.
Battling Inflation: Governing Contract Escalation in a Volatile Construction Market
This blog post considers a data-driven solution to battling inflation and runaway costs that have leaders exploring how to accurately estimate the costs of MILCON.
Money Isn’t Everything: Other Benefits of Value Engineering
When people think about value engineering, they mostly think about cost-cutting. But there are other benefits of value engineering as well.
City Cost Index: Everything You Need to Know
A City Cost Index helps you compare costs between different cities. Find out more about how a City Cost Index is produced and how to use it effectively.
Value Engineering Risks Design Professionals Must Avoid
Value engineering is a proven process design teams can use to maximize client budgets. But the process is not without its traps. Check out these value engineering risks so you know how to avoid them.
Value Engineering in Construction: A 6 Step Methodology
The process of value engineering in construction is trusted by design teams to help project owners make the most of their resources and build trusting client relationships. This breakdown of value engineering will cover a brief history of its creation, when to use this tested methodology for optimal benefits and what steps are required in the process.
Construction Materials: Copper Versus Aluminum Wire
The trade-offs for copper versus aluminum wire and how to use RSMeans Data Online to make an informed decision about construction materials.