Overall, construction markets and escalation in the second quarter of 2008 will experience a high degree of uncertainty and volatility.

Escalation planning will be very difficult for the next two to three years as escalation becomes more unpredictable and reactive to external factors.

It is clear from the substantial weight of evidence in the marketplace that reasonable levels of sustainable design can be incorporated into most building types at little or no additional cost.

A series of articles exploring issues being faced due to the demand for construction materials and resources increasingly outstripping global supply.

The cost of construction for hospitals has increased rapidly over the past twelve months, but at a slightly slower pace than in the previous two years. Overall construction demand in California remains strong.