Welcome to my Substack blog focused on building costs. The history of the Engineering News Record (ENR) can be traced back to 1874. The roots of this publication are his two separate publications, Engineer & Surveyor and The Plumber and Sanitary Engineer. The first issue of Engineering News-Record was published on April 5, 1917. On January 1, 1987, the acronym ENR was adopted as the title of the magazine. The chart below uses data provided by his ENR magazine, which is published 26 times a year. Historical data were extracted from microfiche copies of journals obtained from the New York Public Library. ENR magazines are just a small part of what Engineer News Record has to offer. Readers, especially those interested in engineering and construction, are encouraged to take the time to visit his ENR website to learn more.
Concrete sand prices hit a new all-time high (at least since 1998) this month, up 34.34% from this time last year.
The average price of stone sand in 20 cities hit another high in June, rising 25.25% since June last year.
Asphalt prices have been on the rise since March 2021, rising 14.31% since then and hitting a new record in June. The MC800 is up 7.84% over the past 12 months.
The average price of crushed stone in ENR 20 cities jumped 8.08% from last month and is up 24.53% since this time last year.
Portland cement prices have been rising almost parabolically since November, up 23.59% from this time last year.
The price of ready-mixed concrete has risen sharply since April, rising 11.21% over the last 12 months.
The average price of lightweight concrete blocks in ENR 20 cities has soared over the past two months, up 18.08% from this time last year.
Data courtesy of Engineering News Record
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The Market’s Compass publishes select ENR construction data charts via The Market’s Compass Substack Blog every 1-2 weeks when new data is available.