Cost update
Language: English Series: Building ; 273 (8558) 05 December 2008, 60-62 (3)Publication details: 2008Subject(s): Summary: Reports the cost update for the third quarter 2008. Explains that after the sharp increases in prices in the second quarter 2008, consumer prices, input and output prices, and material prices are all declining now. Salaries in the construction sector remain at the same level. The consumer cost index increased sharply in the third quarter, while the mechanical cost index rose to 3.5%. The electrical cost index is a little higher at 4.5%. The building cost index is higher, reaching a 7% increase in the third quarter 2008.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L146101 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 146101-1001 |
Reports the cost update for the third quarter 2008. Explains that after the sharp increases in prices in the second quarter 2008, consumer prices, input and output prices, and material prices are all declining now. Salaries in the construction sector remain at the same level. The consumer cost index increased sharply in the third quarter, while the mechanical cost index rose to 3.5%. The electrical cost index is a little higher at 4.5%. The building cost index is higher, reaching a 7% increase in the third quarter 2008.