Prices for Construction Services Rise in July as Contractors are Finally Able to Charge More for Projects

The amount contractors pay for construction materials and charge for completed projects both increased in July, as firms were finally able to charge more for work, according to an analysis of producer price index figures released by AGC. Association officials said, however, that it was too early to tell whether contractors will continue to be able to raise prices in the face of declining public sector investments in construction. Read press release here.  The news was covered by Sarasota Herald Tribune, Market Watch, Steel Market Update and Dolan Media Newswire.