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Quote Expiration Risk Index
Public preview for Charleston contractors deciding when to shorten quote windows, watch material-heavy bids, and reconfirm pricing.
Charleston Metro · Public Preview · Monday, May 18-Sunday, May 24, 2026
Source: BLS Producer Price Index data via FRED · Directional planning signal · Not Charleston supplier pricing · Last updated: May 18, 2026
Construction Materials Index
Elevated
Material quote expiration risk appears elevated for bids held open without written windows.
30-Day / Monthly Change
+0.6%
Monthly movement points to active pricing pressure across construction inputs.
3-Month Movement
+1.8%
Recent movement supports shorter quote windows on material-heavy bids.
Year-over-Year Movement
+3.9%
Annual movement remains high enough to avoid stale pricing assumptions.
Material Risk Preview
Public PreviewElectrical wire, conduit, and gear
Appears elevated. Reconfirm pricing before acceptance if the proposal has been open more than a week.
10-14 days
HVAC equipment and controls
Watch equipment availability and manufacturer price updates before holding package pricing.
10-14 days
Lumber, framing, and sheathing
Use normal caution, but keep a written expiration window for larger takeoffs.
14 days
Roofing shingles and metal accessories
Reconfirm pricing where color, profile, or accessory availability controls the estimate.
14-21 days
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Source: BLS Producer Price Index data via FRED · Directional planning signal · Not Charleston supplier pricing · Last updated: May 18, 2026