Wallboard, Metal, Fiberglass, Plaster, Finishing Products, Tool Prices Increasing in 2025, According to FBM Letter to Customers
Rising Costs in Construction Materials In 2025
According to the FBM letter sent to customers on Jan. 2, multiple building materials—including wallboard (20%), metal framing (10%), and plaster products (10%)—are set for price increases starting February 1, 2025. These hikes indicate broader cost pressures affecting the construction industry, likely driven by factors such as supply chain challenges, inflation, and raw material shortages. The letter was posted as a link on a related reddit post.
While the FBM letter does not explicitly mention concrete, its findings suggest that price increases are widespread across various construction materials. Given that concrete production relies on key inputs like cement and aggregates, which are also impacted by inflation and transportation costs, it is reasonable to expect some level of price increase in concrete as well.
Factors That Could Influence Concrete Prices in 2025
Rising Costs of Raw Materials – Cement, sand, and gravel are essential for concrete production. If the costs of these materials increase due to demand or supply chain issues, concrete prices will likely follow suit.
Labor and Transportation Costs – Higher wages and fuel costs can drive up expenses for concrete manufacturing and delivery.
Market Demand – A strong construction market, driven by residential, commercial, or infrastructure projects, could increase demand and push prices higher.
Inflation and Economic Conditions – General economic inflation can influence material costs across the board.
This does not seem to have taken into consideration the actual impact tariffs will have, or how shifting alliances will impact the cost of construction costs in the USA.