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-builder

This episode was recorded at Selfbuild Extend & Renovate Live Ulster 2025 in November.

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