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2026 CEPCI updates: May (prelim.) and April (final)

This article was originally posted on Chemical Engineering Online.
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From the provided excerpt: The preliminary CEPCI for May 2026 rose again month over month, continuing a string of increases since last autumn and reaching an all-time high. The climb was driven by gains in the Equipment, Buildings, and Construction Labor subindices. The post also includes the finalized April 2026 CEPCI.

How are these sustained CEPCI highs influencing your capital project budgets, contractor selection, or timing for 2026–2027?

The preliminary value for the CE Plant Cost Index (CEPCI) for May 2026 (most recent available) is higher than the previous month, continuing a string of monthly increases since last autumn, while also reaching an all-time high for the CEPCI. The May increase was driven by gains in the Equipment, Buildings and Construction Labor subindices. […]

The post 2026 CEPCI updates: May (prelim.) and April (final) appeared first on Chemical Engineering.

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