Trends in the Real Prices of Selected Construction Products and Materials, 1946-1976.
Abstract
This study measured trends in the relative prices of 13 construction goods and materials from 1946 through 1976. The prices of three of these products--Douglas Fir lumber, structural steel products, and steel reinforcing bars--have increased substantially since World War II. The prices of plywood, building paper and board, heating equipment, asphalt, and gypsum products have declined during the post-War period. The prices of the remaining products--Southern Pine lumber, concrete products, millwork, plumbing fixtures and brass fittings, and structural clay products--have shown little or no change. The pattern of the real prices of these products in 1976 suggests that savings in construction materials can be obtained by substituting for those products whose prices have increased. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1978
- Accession Number
- ADA053228
Entities
People
- R. Ramsson
Organizations
- Construction Engineering Research Laboratory