Ep93 - 2026 Cost outlook for construction materials

Where are material costs heading into 2026? Quantity surveyor Keith Kelliher takes stock of the overall material cost picture at the end of 2025:·      Reasons for higher costs in Ireland than rest of the world·      Are prices still increasing and where are they heading?·      Steel, concrete, timber, insulation outlook: how to factor prices into your design·      What’s the story with timber?·      Electrics and plumbing supplies ·      In which months can you expect price increases from suppliers every year·      Why are materials costing a quarter more on average than in 2021·      Overview of price and tender surveys·      Risks and concerns for 2026·      How to mitigate against high costs as a self-builderThis episode was recorded at Selfbuild Extend & Renovate Live Ulster 2025 in November. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.