Construction Economics for August 25, 2025
Brad Rehnstrom2025-08-21T13:00:00+00:00ENR’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
Manufacturing of massive tunnel boring machines for the Hudson Tunnel Project is nearly done, with shipment to New Jersey and excavation under the Palisades set for 2026.
Measured mile? Earned value? How do you choose which method to use?

Since the district started using the technology, it has uncovered a host of benefits around planning and maintenance.
Cities across Texas are extending water and sewer lines to industrial parks, using federal funds to prime sites as national utility spending surges.