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041	0		_aeng
100	1		_aSpackman, Juliet
245	0	0	_aMaterials' prices rocket on back of high energy costs
260			_c2008
490			_aConstruction News _v(7089) 9 October 2008, 20-21 (2)
520			_aReports the continuing rise in material prices, stating that contractor's input costs have increased by 7.2% since June 2008 and jumped by 14.3% over the year. The higher than average costs have largely been caused by increases in the cost of oil, a strong international demand, and the continued weakness of the pound. Labour rates are 20% higher in London than in Northern Ireland. Suggests that the construction industry is currently relying on public sector spending.
651		4	_aUnited Kingdom _y
690			_aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING COSTS
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