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Currie & Brown research: uncertainty adds almost $2 trillion to global construction costs
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Fusion42 · 6 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Uncertainty has increased global construction project costs by 12.4%, adding nearly $2 trillion to 2026 costs, driven by material inflation, energy price volatility, and supply chain disruptions, with many projects delayed or descoped.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Industrial.
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You will face higher construction costs and delays as material and energy price swings persist, making early investment in digital and data tools essential to protect project timelines and budgets.
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