ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics
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Construction Economics for March 3, 2025
February 27, 2025
1Q 2025 Cost Report: Increases in Executive Compensation Fall From Record Highs
February 26, 2025
Raises peaked in 2023, but remain high compared to pre-pandemic levels.
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1Q 2025 Cost Report: Construction Execs Optimistic for the Year Ahead
February 26, 2025
Concerns over tariffs will factor heavily as the year continues.
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1Q 2025 Cost Report: Projects Held In Planning Amid Unsure Budget Future
February 26, 2025
Materials prices are expected to rise in the face of tariffs.
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Concrete Supplier Ozinga Creates Mission Critical Facilities Team for Data Center, Tech Projects
February 26, 2025
The Chicago-based materials supplier cites a growing demand in the sector for low-embodied carbon building materials.
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ESI CEO Resigns After Nazi Salute Video Goes Viral
February 26, 2025
Thomas Hill apologized in a statement, saying “that no context or excuse can mitigate the pain associated with this
symbol.”
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PCL Awarded $74.6M After Suing Casino Owners Alleging Refusal to Pay
February 25, 2025
In his ruling, a judge sided with the construction manager and four sub-contractors on all but two claims following the completion of a 23-story tower.
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Why a Judge Denied HITT Contracting's $24M Insurance Claim on a Museum Expansion
February 25, 2025
The dispute over work performed on the Glenstone Museum in Potomac, Md., dates back to 2018.
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Barton Malow-Hunt JV to Lead $400M Camping World Stadium Upgrades in Orlando
February 25, 2025
A long list of stadium improvements, funded by tourist tax funds, are set to be completed in late summer 2027.
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Apple Plans Houston Plant to Produce AI Servers
February 25, 2025
The 250,000-sq-ft plant is scheduled to begin production in 2026.
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