CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS.

This article provides information on construction economics, specifically focusing on cost indexes, wages, and materials prices. The Construction Cost Index and Building Cost Index both experienced annual increases, while the Materials Cost Index remained steady with a higher annual escalation rate. The article also discusses construction starts in Montana, noting a decline in non-residential starts and an increase in non-building starts. Additionally, the document includes a table of prices for various construction materials in different cities, cautioning against direct price comparisons and emphasizing the use of city information for analyzing national trends. The article also includes graphs related to construction economics, with a reminder that prices may vary based on specifications and accessibility in each city. [Extracted from the article]