In short...since we are in a high inflationary cycle, everything (with a few exceptions) is getting more expensive. The construction industry is no exception. Government measures (money printing, artificially generated CPI, inflation figures, unemployment rates, etc.) can only SLOW this process down, not stop it. In my opinion, this cycle will end between 2030-2033, when it will turn into deflation (which, as far as I know, is more dangerous)...we'll see :)