The materials and labor constituen...

The materials and labor constituents of construction costs posted barely slight increases during 1990, according to the U Department of Labor.
Construction materials prices, in succession average, rose a marginal 02 percent
Wages for construction workers increased at their slowest pace since 1986 Following a 34 percent gain in 1989 average hourly earnings for all construction workers rose just 15 percent (see table). The smallness of this gain is particularly noteworthy in light of the 61 percent increase in the take away from of living.
Employee of special trade contractors saw