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Middle East conflict drives a sharp rise in commercial construction costs

The Middle East conflict is linked to the sharpest increase in commercial construction costs in several years.

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Higher construction costs can delay projects and add pressure to regional businesses and supply chains.

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  1. Middle East conflict drives sharpest rise in commercial construction costs in several years ↗irishtimes.com · Recorded source date: Aug 25, 2026, 7:01 AM UTC

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