Global events and inflationary turmoil have heightened sensitivity to risk and created nervousness ahead of the Budget, affecting private sector decision-making. Project viability remains tight
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Tender price index â–²
Aecom’s tender price index is forecast to have increased by 3.0% over the whole of 2025, supported by slow but consistent growth in the industry.
Building cost index ▲
Aecom’s building cost index increased by 3.1% in the year to Q3 2025, driven by sticky inflation and labour cost pressures.
Consumer prices index â–²
Consumer price inflation rose at a steady rate of 3.8% in August for the second month in a row, while services inflation – a useful indicator of price trends in more discretionary spending – slowed to 4.7% in August, down from 5.0% in July.
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