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Tariffs lifted nonresidential construction costs 3.2% in 2025

Utility Dive · Sebastian Obando · last updated

Trade policy will “continue to put upward pressure on certain materials” this year, said Anirban Basu, chief economist for Associated Builders and Contractors. In December, Copper wire and cable jumped 22% year over year; iron and steel were up 12% and switchgear up 11%.

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