← The Builders' BlueprintBrief #25 · June 22, 2026 · Cost Management

Metals Are Heating Up Again: Protecting Medical Buildout Budgets From the Tariff Squeeze

Quick Answer

Copper, steel, and electrical gear are climbing again under a 50% metals tariff. Lock long-lead electrical against dated quotes and cap material-escalation clauses before buyout—not after the change order lands.

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