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Economic Indicators: August 2026

This article was originally posted on Chemical Engineering Online.
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From the excerpt: The preliminary CE Plant Cost Index (CEPCI) for May 2026 rose again from April, extending a months-long upward trend since last autumn and setting a new all-time high. The increase was driven by higher costs in the Equipment, Buildings, and Construction Labor subindices.

How are you adjusting project budgets or timelines in response to record-high CEPCI levels, especially with equipment, buildings, and construction labor costs leading the increases?

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. […]

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