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Imports & Export Prices Rose in May

Imports & Export Prices Rose in May

Washington, DC, June 14, 2018—Prices for U.S. imports increased 0.6% for the second consecutive month in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Construction Costs Rose 8.8% in May

Construction Costs Rose 8.8% in May

Washington, DC, June 14, 2018—Construction costs accelerated again in May, 8.8% overall, with steep increases for a wide range of building and road materials, including many that are subject to tariffs that could drive prices still higher, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new Labor Department data.

Producer Prices Rose 0.5% in May

Producer Prices Rose 0.5% in May

Washington, DC, June 13, 2018—The Producer Price Index for final demand rose 0.5% in May, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Greenbuild Forms Partnership with Giga

Greenbuild Forms Partnership with Giga

Dallas, TX, June 13, 2018—Greenbuild International Conference & Expo has announced a new strategic partnership with Giga that will integrate Giga’s Origin Data Hub with Greenbuild’s new online product gallery, Connect.

Consumer Price Index Rose 0.2% in May

Consumer Price Index Rose 0.2% in May

Washington, DC, June 12, 2018—The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2% in May on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.2% in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.