Compared to the overall average of 30 different major cities in the United States, building materials in San Francisco were more expensive than in Chicago. Opposed this is a city like Detroit, Michigian, where the price index of building materials was slightly below the average. What this overview tries to do, then, is compare the major cities against each other and whether one was relatively more expensive than the other when it comes to construction costs. This is especially visible for installation - such as HVAC. The city of New York reached an index of 174 in May 2021, meaning installation costs here were around 74 percent higher than the average cost for the 30 cities combined. Cities found in the state of Texas made up the other end of that spectrum: Installation costs in San Antonio, Houston and Dallas were between 30 to 40 percent lower than the overall average.

The index relates to costs ruling on the first day of each month. NATIONAL HOUSE CONSTRUCTION COST INDEX; Up until October 2006 it was known as the National House Building Index Oct 2000 data; The index since October, 2000, includes the first phase of an agreement following a review of rates of pay and grading structures for the Construction Industry and the first phase increase under the PPF. April, May and June 2001; Figures revised in July 2001due to 2% PPF Revised Terms. March 2002; The drop in the March 2002 figure is due to a decrease in the rate of PRSI from 12% to 10¾% with effect from 1 March 2002. The index from April 2002 excludes the one-off lump sum payment equal to 1% of basic pay on 1 April 2002 under the PPF. April, May, June 2003; Figures revised in August'03 due to the backdated increase of 3% from 1April 2003 under the National Partnership Agreement 'Sustaining Progress'. The increases in April and October 2006 index are due to Social Partnership Agreement "Towards 2016". March 2011; The drop in the March 2011 figure is due to a 7.5% decrease in labour costs. Methodology in producing the Index Prior to October 2006: The index relates solely to labour and material costs which should normally not exceed 65% of the total price of a house. It does not include items such as overheads, profit, interest charges, land development etc. The House Building Cost Index monitors labour costs in the construction industry and the cost of building materials. It does not include items such as overheads, profit, interest charges or land development. The labour costs include insurance cover and the building material costs include V.A.T. Coverage: The type of construction covered is a typical 3 bed-roomed, 2 level local authority house and the index is applied on a national basis. Data Collection: The labour costs are based on agreed labour rates, allowances etc. The building material prices are collected at the beginning of each month from the same suppliers for the same representative basket. Calculation: Labour and material costs for the construction of a typical 3 bed-roomed house are weighted together to produce the index. Post October 2006: The name change from the House Building Cost Index to the House Construction Cost Index was introduced in October 2006 when the method of assessing the materials sub-index was changed from pricing a basket of materials (representative of a typical 2 storey 3 bedroomed local authority house) to the CSO Table 3 Wholesale Price Index. The new Index does maintains continuity with the old HBCI. The most current data is published on these sheets. Previously published data may be subject to revision. Any change from the originally published data will be highlighted by a comment on the cell in question. These comments will be maintained for at least a year after the date of the value change. Oct 2008 data; Decrease due to a fall in the Oct Wholesale Price Index.

Intratec Plant Construction Cost Indexes (IC Indexes) are multipliers that adjust the construction cost of industrial plants over time. In other words, the IC Indexes provide a monthly series that measures changes in the capital expenditure (capex) required for building industrial plants.

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From 2015 to the first quarter of 2024, the construction output prices of public and private housing increased by 46 percent in the United Kingdom (UK). Meanwhile, the prices of industrial buildings increased by 41 percent, and infrastructure prices by 37 percent. Housing and industrial are the segments that increased the most during that period. Balfour Beatty ranked in the past years as the construction firm with the largest revenue in the UK.

In 2024, Mountains Papua had the highest construction cost index among provinces in Indonesia, scoring at 249.12. It was followed by the other provinces on Papua Island. Challenging geographical conditions and high material prices resulting from limited distribution channels are among the contributing factors to high construction costs in Papua.

Intratec Plant Construction Cost Indexes (IC Indexes) are multipliers that adjust the construction cost of industrial plants over time. In other words, the IC Indexes provide a monthly series that measures changes in the capital expenditure (capex) required for building industrial plants.

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Hungary - Construction cost index was HUF106.90 points in December of 2021, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Hungary - Construction cost index - last updated from the EUROSTAT on March of 2025. Historically, Hungary - Construction cost index reached a record high of HUF106.90 points in December of 2021 and a record low of HUF26.70 points in March of 1999.

Brazil National Construction Cost Index: INCC-M data was reported at 1,074.292 Aug1994=100 in Jun 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,065.289 Aug1994=100 for May 2023. Brazil National Construction Cost Index: INCC-M data is updated monthly, averaging 405.212 Aug1994=100 from Jun 1989 (Median) to Jun 2023, with 353 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,074.292 Aug1994=100 in Jun 2023 and a record low of 0.000 Aug1994=100 in Jun 1989. Brazil National Construction Cost Index: INCC-M data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Getulio Vargas Foundation. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Construction and Properties Sector – Table BR.EA001: National Construction Cost Index.

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Argentina Construction Cost Index: Labor data was reported at 130,257.700 1993=100 in Jan 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 129,959.500 1993=100 for Dec 2024. Argentina Construction Cost Index: Labor data is updated monthly, averaging 96.100 1993=100 from Jan 1970 (Median) to Jan 2025, with 661 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 130,257.700 1993=100 in Jan 2025 and a record low of 0.000 1993=100 in May 1973. Argentina Construction Cost Index: Labor data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Censuses. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Argentina – Table AR.EA008: Construction Cost Index: 1993=100.

Intratec Plant Construction Cost Indexes (IC Indexes) are multipliers that adjust the construction cost of industrial plants over time. In other words, the IC Indexes provide a monthly series that measures changes in the capital expenditure (capex) required for building industrial plants.

IC Indexes monthly series measure the changes in the average cost of constructing a manufacturing plant, with historical data and short-term forecasts available to predict trends. Free previews for all IC Indexes are available at Intratec website.

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With 2020 as the base year, the construction cost index in South Korea stood at around 129.7 in August 2024. The index has seen a near continuous rise in the last two years.

Slovakia - Labour cost index: Construction was 12.50 % year-on-year in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Slovakia - Labour cost index: Construction - last updated from the EUROSTAT on March of 2025. Historically, Slovakia - Labour cost index: Construction reached a record high of 18.30 % year-on-year in June of 2022 and a record low of -5.70 % year-on-year in June of 2020.

Estonia Construction Cost Index data was reported at 496.140 1994=100 in Dec 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 500.210 1994=100 for Nov 2024. Estonia Construction Cost Index data is updated monthly, averaging 316.635 1994=100 from Jan 1995 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 360 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 500.210 1994=100 in Nov 2024 and a record low of 120.660 1994=100 in Jan 1995. Estonia Construction Cost Index data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Estonia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Estonia – Table EE.EA009: Construction Cost Index: 1994=100.

Romania - Construction cost index: Input prices for materials was RON109.70 points in December of 2020, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Romania - Construction cost index: Input prices for materials - last updated from the EUROSTAT on March of 2025. Historically, Romania - Construction cost index: Input prices for materials reached a record high of RON130.70 points in June of 2012 and a record low of RON19.20 points in March of 2000.

Turkey Construction Cost Index: Materials: GC: Metal data was reported at 59,556.500 1991=100 in Dec 2006. This records a decrease from the previous number of 60,329.900 1991=100 for Sep 2006. Turkey Construction Cost Index: Materials: GC: Metal data is updated quarterly, averaging 22,910.650 1991=100 from Mar 1997 (Median) to Dec 2006, with 40 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 63,598.200 1991=100 in Jun 2006 and a record low of 2,574.000 1991=100 in Mar 1997. Turkey Construction Cost Index: Materials: GC: Metal data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Turkish Statistical Institute. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Turkey – Table TR.EA024: Building Construction Cost Index: 1991=100.

This statistic depicts the construction cost relativity index worldwide as of the first quarter of 2019 (Q1 2019), broken down by select city. As of March 2019, the construction cost relativity index in Oslo amounted to 251.

The Federal Highway Administration's National Highway Construction Cost Index (NHCCI) is a quarterly price index intended to measure the average changes in the prices of highway construction costs over time and to convert current-dollar highway construction expenditures to real dollar expenditures.

In 2024, the construction cost of non-residential buildings in the United States has increased by six percent. The cost index for that type of construction projects amounted to 1,199 in 2021, but it reached 1,426 in 2024. Construction costs have increased almost every year, except for 2009 and 2010.

Italy Construction Cost Index: Residential: Region: Milan data was reported at 135.200 2000=100 in Dec 2008. This stayed constant from the previous number of 135.200 2000=100 for Nov 2008. Italy Construction Cost Index: Residential: Region: Milan data is updated monthly, averaging 119.300 2000=100 from Apr 2002 (Median) to Dec 2008, with 81 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 135.400 2000=100 in Sep 2008 and a record low of 107.600 2000=100 in Jan 2003. Italy Construction Cost Index: Residential: Region: Milan data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Italy – Table IT.EA011: Construction Cost Index: Residential: 2000=100: By Region.