All Cost update articles – Page 3

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    Cost update: December 2008

    2008-12-05T00:00:00Z

    After sharp inflation in the second quarter, consumer, input, output and materials prices all peaked and are now on a declining trajectory, says Peter Fordham of Davis Langdon

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    Cost update: September 2008

    2008-09-05T00:00:00Z

    The downturn’s effects become evident as inflation escalates for consumer, input, output and materials prices, says Peter Fordham of Davis Langdon

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    Cost update: May 2008

    2008-05-30T00:00:00Z

    Manufacturing input costs surge as oil and import prices drive inflation higher, although material cost pressures continue to ease, report Máren Baldauf and Jay Kotecha of Davis Langdon

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    Cost update: March 2008

    2008-03-20T00:00:00Z

    Construction costs are rising twice as fast as consumer prices on the back of rising oil and import prices, but the annual rate of growth is slowing, reports Peter Fordham of Davis Langdon

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    Cost update: December 2007

    2007-12-07T00:00:00Z

    Material price rises have slowed – despite the relentless demand for timber and steel – and wage increases are lagging behind the wider economy, reports Peter Fordham of Davis Langdon

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    Cost update: September 2007

    2007-09-07T00:00:00Z

    In this quarter’s analysis, Peter Fordham of Davis Langdon reports on the continuing rise in construction materials prices, driven by demand from the Far and Middle East

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    Cost update: June 2007

    2007-06-08T00:00:00Z

    In this quarter’s update, Peter Fordham of Davis Langdon reports on the soaring consumer prices index, the rising cost of construction materials and the latest pay awards for workers

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    Cost update: March 2007

    2007-03-23T00:00:00Z

    Peter Fordham of Davis Langdon reports on the latest trends for materials and labour costs. And overleaf we have details of pay awards, including new deals for plumbers and electricians

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    Cost update: December 2006

    2006-12-08T00:00:00Z

    In this quarter’s update on the cost of materials and labour, Peter Fordham of Davis Langdon reports on the latest inflation trends. And reading on we have details of pay awards for workers

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    Cost update: September 2006

    2006-09-08T00:00:00Z

    In this quarterly update on industry materials and labour, Peter Fordham of Davis Langdon reports on the impact of commodity prices – plus, how copper is becoming a precious metal and the going rates for heating and ventilation workers

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    Cost update: June 2006

    2006-06-09T00:00:00Z

    In this quarter's focus on the costs of industry materials and labour, Peter Fordham of Davis Langdon reports on the impact of record global commodity prices

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    Cost update: March 2006

    2006-03-17T00:00:00Z

    In our latest look at construction materials prices and labour costs, Davis Langdon reports on inflation that is way outstripping the consumer price index - plus how much plumbers and electricians will set you back

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    Cost update: September 2005

    2005-09-09T00:00:00Z

    In our latest analysis of construction materials prices and labour costs, Building reports on rocketing input prices and a recent drop in the cost of materials – plus why building operatives are whistling a happy tune …

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    Cost update: June 2005

    2005-06-03T00:00:00Z

    In this quarter’s analysis of construction materials and labour prices, Davis Langdon reports on the inflationary effect of steel costs (which may have peaked) and wage increases (which continue unabated)

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    Cost update: March 2005

    2005-03-11T00:00:00Z

    In this quarter’s analysis of construction materials and labour prices, Davis Langdon reports on the double whammy of electrical costs and electricians’ pay deal that is making it pricey to get the sparks flying …

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    Cost update: November 2004

    2004-12-03T00:00:00Z

    In this quarter’s round-up of the latest costs for construction materials and labour, Davis Langdon reports that massive hikes in electrical prices are sparking increases in overall building costs.

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    Cost update: September 2004

    2004-09-10T00:00:00Z

    This quarter’s round-up of the latest in construction, materials and labour costs shows that contractors will keep feeling the pressure as prices continue to outstrip consumer price inflation – plus overleaf, why building operatives and electricians are enjoying pay days more than most …

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    Cost update: June 2004

    2004-06-04T00:00:00Z

    This quarter, Davis Langdon tots up what it costs to improve access to your building. And over the page, why the price of fuel has exploded, plus find out what the going rate is for a plumber or labourer …

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    Cost update: March 2004

    2004-03-05T00:00:00Z

    This quarter, waterproofing comes under the glare of Davis Langdon & Everest's Hot Rates spotlight. And overleaf, the cost of a plumber and an electrician these days, plus why metal prices have gone through the roof …

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    Cost update: December 2003

    2003-12-05T00:00:00Z

    Welcome to our quarterly analysis of changes to key material prices, labour costs and work item rates. The data also acts as an update to the Spon's series of Price Books, edited by Davis Langdon & Everest