Construction input prices in the U.S. rose 0.4% in July … interest rates , which directly affects construction borrowing costs and spending.https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.forconstructionpros.com/latest-news/article/22948034/associated-builders-and-contractors-inc-abc-construction-input-prices-rise-04-in-july-nonresidential-costs-follow-suit&ct=ga&cd=CAIyGjQxMmVhNDBkZWIwZGMwYTM6Y29tOmVuOlVT&usg=AOvVaw3_JfM9Sv-w5XGJ-ts4UsyD