Well, it’s good news really… Lumber futures are starting to go higher. Although this is bad news for building costs, it’s good news for the economy. Building costs always seem to be the leading indicator of an economic improvement. Here’s a nice graph showing where lumber is right now in relation to the last few years. Blue Sky Building Company continuously monitors building cost in an effort to stay on the front edge of the market.
Lumber Futures as of February 2010
