US construction cost inflation accelerates in Q3 2026
Rider Levett Bucknall says its US construction cost measure rose 1.28% in the third quarter, the fastest quarterly increase in two years, taking annual escalation to 4.45%. The report points to strong mission-critical and public-infrastructure activity alongside higher metals and petroleum-related input costs.
Published: September 30, 2026
Trend: Construction cost inflation accelerating
Quarterly increase: 1.28%
Annual escalation: 4.45%