Current situation:
- Most scrap metal producer prices dipped month-over-month in February, dropping 4.1% M/M. On a year-over-year basis, they were down more sharply by 9.9%. The volatility of the scrap market remains subject to tariff discussions and the exemptions that have been granted.
Key factors that could affect supply or price:
- Health construction: Construction of healthcare facilities was higher by 1.6% on a seasonally adjusted annual rate through January. This remains one of the stronger sectors in construction with national demographic trends supporting long-term growth in the sector.
- Education construction: National trends in education construction (state and federal) were strong with construction spending rising 2.5% on a seasonally adjusted annual basis through January.
- Oil and Gas: as mentioned prior, although rig counts were moderately elevated, future industry trends support more continued investment and construction activity.
- Mission Critical and Data Center: Generally, data center construction trends are still bullish.
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