• Iron and steel prices expanded 1.9% in January and are up 3.9% from the same time last year.

• Nonferrous wire and cable prices gained 1.7% on a monthly basis but are down 3.6% from January 2013.

• Steel mill products prices expanded 1.2% for the month and are 0.5% higher than one year ago.

• Crude energy prices grew 1.1% in January and are 3.8% higher year over year.

• Concrete products prices grew 0.6% in January and are up 2.8% on a yearly basis.

A number of key construction inputs did not experience price increases for the month.

• Crude petroleum prices fell 7.6% in January and are down 4% from January 2013.

• Softwood lumber prices fell 0.6% but are 2.8% higher than one year ago.

• Prices for prepared asphalt, tar roofing, and siding declined 0.4% for the month and are down 0.8% on a yearly basis.

• Fabricated structural metal product prices are down 0.4% but have risen 0.1% on a year-over-year basis.

• Prices for plumbing fixtures remained flat for the month and are up 1.7% on a year-over-year basis.