Image courtesy of: Ployker (iStock / Getty Images Plus) ENR publishes both a Construction Cost Index and Building Cost index that are widely used in the construction industry. This website contains an explanation of the indexes methodology and a complete history of the 20-city national average for the CCI and BCI. Both indexes have a materials and labor component. In the second issue of each month ENR publishes the CCI, BCI, materials index, skilled labor index and common labor index for 20 cities and the national average. The first issue also contains an index review of all five national indexes for the latest 14 month period. https://www.enr.com/rss/160-costs en-us ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63309 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63309-construction-economics-for-july-13-2026 Increases in construction costs have more than doubled the project’s original estimate, with the current cost now estimated at approximately $1.2 billion. Increases in construction costs have more than doubled the project’s original estimate, with the current cost now estimated at approximately $1.2 billion.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63216 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:59:57 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63216-state-audit-clouds-future-of-proposed-nc-outer-banks-bridge ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63282 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63282-construction-economics-for-july-6-2026 ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63192 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63192-construction-economics-for-june-22-2026 ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63125 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63125-construction-economics-for-june-15-2026 judys@enr.com (Scott Judy) Will continuing demand for data center construction keep construction contractors hiring? Will continuing demand for data center construction keep construction contractors hiring?

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63116 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:42:32 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63116-contractors-added-17k-jobs-in-may-with-more-hiring-expected-ahead ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63101 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63101-construction-economics-for-june-8-2026 ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63068 Thu, 28 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63068-construction-economics-for-june-1-2026 ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/63033 Wed, 20 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/63033-construction-economics-for-may-25-2026 gottliebb@enr.com (Bryan Gottlieb) Bipartisan gas-tax suspension proposals are gaining traction as fuel prices surge due to the Mideast conflict, but transportation groups warn the moves could further strain Highway Trust Fund finances. Bipartisan gas-tax suspension proposals are gaining traction as fuel prices surge due to the Mideast conflict, but transportation groups warn the moves could further strain Highway Trust Fund finances.

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/62990 Tue, 12 May 2026 15:21:18 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/62990-gas-tax-holiday-push-collides-with-highway-trust-fund-fears ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/62988 Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/62988-construction-economics-for-may-18-2026 ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/62972 Thu, 07 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/62972-construction-economics-for-may-11-2026 ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/62920 Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/62920-construction-economics-for-may-4-2026 ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/62880 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/62880-construction-economics-for-april-27-2026 manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) Presidential permits allow Enbridge Energy and subsidiary Bakken Pipeline Co. to maintain, operate and potentially build new U.S.-Canada cross-border pipelines. Presidential permits allow Enbridge Energy and subsidiary Bakken Pipeline Co. to maintain, operate and potentially build new U.S.-Canada cross-border pipelines. 

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/62865 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:12:51 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/62865-enbridge-subsidiary-wins-presidential-permits-for-cross-border-pipelines ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/62846 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/62846-construction-economics-for-april-20-2026 yodersj@enr.com (Jeff Yoders) ConstructivIQ has been deployed enterprise-wise at DPR Construction and Planera has introduced an AI scheduling assistant named Manny. ConstructivIQ has been deployed enterprise-wise at DPR Construction and Planera has introduced an AI scheduling assistant named Manny. 

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/62836 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:37:02 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/62836-planera-releases-ai-schedule-assistant-dpr-rolls-out-constructiviq-on-120-projects manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) Groundbreaking is expected this spring for the $1.5-billion Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project connecting Ohio and Kentucky over the Ohio River. Groundbreaking is expected this spring for the $1.5-billion Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project connecting Ohio and Kentucky over the Ohio River. 

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/62815 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:37:41 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/62815-path-cleared-for-45b-brent-spence-bridge-project-as-costs-mount ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/62807 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/62807-construction-economics-for-april-13-2026 ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/62769 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/62769-construction-economics-for-april-6-2026 ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/62738 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/62738-construction-economics-for-march-30-2026 ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/62680 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/62680-construction-economics-for-march-16-2026 manniona@enr.com (Annemarie Mannion) Why are three US senators from Wisconsin and Minnesota demanding release of $1.05B in federal funding for the new crossing between the two states? Why are three US senators from Wisconsin and Minnesota demanding release of $1.05B in federal funding for the new crossing between the two states?

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/62640 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:42:54 -0400 https://www.enr.com/articles/62640-senators-demand-funding-release-for-18b-blatnik-bridge-replacement ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/62614 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/62614-construction-economics-for-march-9-2026 ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/62583 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/62583-construction-economics-for-march-2-2026 ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/62544 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/62544-construction-economics-for-february-23-2026 ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics

]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/62516 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/62516-construction-economics-for-february-16-2026 ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics

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]]> http://www.enr.com/articles/62432 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.enr.com/articles/62432-construction-economics-for-february-2-2026 ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics

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