Welcome to my Substack blog focused on building costs. The history of the Engineering News Record (ENR) dates 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.
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All five average select pipe prices in the ENR 20 cities we track are at all-time highs
Reinforced concrete pipe prices rose +17.18% over the last 12 months, but still reached new record highs.
The average price of ductile iron pipes in 20 cities has risen significantly since last month, up +18.19% from the same period last year.
1 1/2 inch copper water tubing increased +13.61% per foot over the last 12 months
Corrugated steel pipes used for drainage surged last month, up +17.72% from this time last year.
Over the past 12 months, the average price of PVC water pipes in ENR 20 cities has increased by more than +39% over the past 12 months.
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.