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Concurrent Session C1 Construction Costs: How Much Low er W ill Costs Go Before I t Makes Sense to Build Again?
Peter Norman, MA, PLE Senior Director, Altus Group Economic Consulting
April 23, 2009
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Concurrent Session C1 Construction Costs: How Much Low er W ill Costs Go Before I t Makes Sense to Build Again? April 23, 2009 Peter Norman, MA, PLE Senior Director, Altus Group Economic Consulting 1 Economic Consulting Metals Prices
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Peter Norman, MA, PLE Senior Director, Altus Group Economic Consulting
April 23, 2009
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W orld Carbon Steel Product Prices ( October 2 0 0 2 – March 2 0 0 9 ) $ US/ Tonne
$200 $250 $300 $350 $400 $450 $500 $550 $600 $650 $700 $750 $800 $850 $900 $950 $1,000 $1,050 $1,100 $1,150 $1,200 $1,250 $1,300 $1,350
O ct‐2 0 0 2 M a y ‐2 0 0 3 D ec‐2 0 0 3 Ju ly ‐2 0 0 4 F eb ‐2 0 0 5 S ep ‐2 0 0 5 A p r‐2 0 0 6 N o v ‐2 0 0 6 Ju n ‐2 0 0 7 Ja n ‐2 0 0 8 A u g ‐2 0 0 8 M a r‐2 0 0 9 $ U S /T o n n e
Hot Rolled Coil (Jul 08‐Mar 09) ‐54% Hot Rolled Plate (Jul 08‐Mar 09) ‐51% Cold Rolled Coil (Jul 08‐Mar 09) ‐50% HD Galv. Coil (Jul 08‐Mar 09) ‐47% Electro Zinc Coil (Jul 08‐Mar 09) ‐45% Wire Rod (mesh) (Jul 08‐Mar 09) ‐51% Structural Sections & Beams (Jul 08‐Mar 09) ‐42% Rebar (Jul 08‐Mar 09) ‐55% Merchant Bar (Jul 08‐Mar 09) ‐44%
Change in Total Value of selected commodities (Jul 08 - Mar 09) -49% September 2008: Beginning of Global Financial Crisis August 8, 2008: Beginning of Summer Olympics in China 2004: Construction Starts for 2008 Olympics in China Mergers, acquisitions, import surges, bankruptcies and market weakness have been roiling the North American steel industry Emerging markets - Growth far exceeding that
global demand for resources Some Stability in Cost of Commodities Jan 2009
Source: Altus Group Cost Consulting based on data from MEPS
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100 200 300 400 500 600 Jan- 81 Jan- 83 Jan- 85 Jan- 87 Jan- 89 Jan- 91 Jan- 93 Jan- 95 Jan- 97 Jan- 99 Jan- 01 Jan- 03 Jan- 05 Jan- 07 Jan- 09
Period Index, 1997 = 100 Crude Oil
Gulf War Iraq Invades Kuwait Aug. 1990 OPEC 10% Quota
Economic Crisis Series of OPEC Cuts 4.2 Million Barrels 9/11 PDVSA Strike, Iraq War, Asian Growth 2008 Beginning of Global Financial Crisis. End of July Price at
U.S. Price Controls Some Stability Feb/Mar 2009 $38-$52 Iraq Invades Iran Kyoto Protocol Minimal Y2K Problems Refinery Problems - Ethanol Switch. Recovery from Hurricanes Asian Demand Soars 05 - Present
(75%)
Source: Altus Group Cost Consulting based on data from Statistics Canada
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50 100 150 200 250 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Ready Mix Stamped and Pressed Metal Lumber and Softwood Asphalt Paving and Roofing
1997=100
Source: Altus Group Economic Consulting based on data from Statistics Canada
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10 20 30 40 50 60 2006 J M M J S N 2007 J M M J S N 2008 J M M J S N 2009 J
Ready Mix Stamped and Pressed Metal Lumber and Softwood Asphalt Paving and Roofing
Year-to-Year % Change
Source: Altus Group Economic Consulting based on data from Statistics Canada
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50 75 100 125 150 175 200 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Raw Materials Price Index (Steel Foundry Inputs) Industrial Product Price Index (Stamped and Pressed Metals) Fabricated Products (Doors and Windows, Frames, Metal)
1997=100
Source: Altus Group Economic Consulting based on data from Statistics Canada
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10 20 30 40 2006 J M M J S N 2007 J M M J S N 2008 J M M J S N 2009 J
Raw Materials Price Index (Steel Foundry Inputs) Industrial Product Price Index (Stamped and Pressed Metals) Fabricated Products (Doors and Windows, Frames, Metal)
Year-to-Year % Change
Source: Altus Group Economic Consulting based on data from Statistics Canada
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750 800 850 900 950 1,000 1,050 1,100
Jan-04 Mar-04 May-04 Jul-04 Sep-04 Nov-04 Jan-05 Mar-05 May-05 Jul-05 Sep-05 Nov-05 Jan-06 Mar-06 May-06 Jul-06 Sep-06 Nov-06 Jan-07 Mar-07 May-07 Jul-07 Sep-07 Nov-07 Jan-08 Mar-08 May-08 Jul-08 Sep-08 Nov-08 Jan-09 Mar-09
BC - Construction Sector Workers BC - All Workers Canada - Construction Sector Workers
Average Wages, $/Week, Full Time
Source: Altus Group Economic Consulting based on data from Statistics Canada
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6 12 18 24 30 36 42 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Months Inventory Median Price
Yr.-to-Yr. % Change in Median Home Price Months Inventory
Note: Data are three-month moving averages Source: Altus Group Economic Consulting based on data from U.S. Census Bureau Months Inventory
9.8
12.2 Median Price Yr-to-Yr %Change $200,900
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5 10 15 20 25 30 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
1 2 3 4 5 6
Months Inventory New Home Price
Yr.-to-Yr. % Change in Median Home Price Months Inventory
*Completed but unabsorbed homes compared with monthly starts (SA), All Centres of 50,000 population and over; ** New House Price Index Source: Altus Group Economic Consulting based on data from CMHC and Statistics Canada Months Inventory
1.1
2.2 NHPI** (1992 = 100) Yr-to-Yr %Change 155.3
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1.8 2.9 1.9 3.1 2.9 3.1 2.7 0.5 0.6 3.6 2.3 3.6 4.4 4.4 3.0 1.2 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008*
Annual % Change
* Estimate for B.C. Source: Altus Group Economic Consulting based on data from Statistics Canada
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Persons
(8,000) (6,000) (4,000) (2,000) 2,000 4,000 6,000 1998Q1 1999Q1 2000Q1 2001Q1 2002Q1 2003Q1 2004Q1 2005Q1 2006Q1 2007Q1 2008Q1
Source: Altus Group Economic Consulting based on data from Statistics Canada
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0.8 2.9 4.1 4.2 4.1 1.6 1.1 2.1 4.0 3.8 2.3 0.8 (0.9) 0.6 0.9 (3.4)
0.0 2.0 4.0 6.0 I 2005 III 2005 I 2006 III 2006 I 2007 III 2007 I 2008 III 2008 I 2009 III 2009 I 2010 III 2010
Quarterly % Change at Annual Rates
* Estimate for B.C. Source: Altus Group Economic Consulting based on data from Statistics Canada Forecast Area
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1.2 2.4 2.4 1.8 1.4 2.0 2.3 1.5
2.3 2.5 2.4 3.3 3.1 3.2 2.1
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Annual % Change
* Estimate for B.C. Source: Altus Group Economic Consulting based on data from Statistics Canada
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0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 January February March April May June July August September October November December January February March
Annual % Change
* Estimate for B.C. Source: Altus Group Economic Consulting based on data from Statistics Canada
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3.0 5.0 7.0 9.0 11.0 13.0 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 50 100 150 200 250
Percentage of Total Employment (line) Construction Employment in Thousands
Source: Altus Group Economic Consulting based on data from Statistics Canada
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0.0 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 $ Billions
Source: Altus Group Economic Consulting based on data from Statistics Canada
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0.0 5.0 10.0 15.0 20.0 25.0 30.0 35.0 40.0 45.0 50.0 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009* 2007$ Billions
* Statistics Canada Private and Public Investment Intentions Survey Source: Altus Group Economic Consulting based on data from Statistics Canada
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0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 80.0 90.0 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2007$ Billions Oil and Gas Governm ent Private Sector
Source: Altus Group Economic Consulting based on data from Statistics Canada
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0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 80.0 90.0 2008 2009 Fiscal 09/10 Fiscal 10/11 Fiscal 11/12 2007$ Billions Oil and Gas Oil and Gas Governm ent Governm ent Private Sector Private Sector
Note: Nova Scotia 2009 budget not out yet Source: Altus Group Economic Consulting based on data from Statistics Canada
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0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 80.0 90.0 2008 2009 Fiscal 09/10 Fiscal 10/11 Fiscal 11/12
PEI Newfoundland and Labrador New Brunswick Manitoba Saskatchewan Quebec BC Alberta Ontario Federal (Existing) Federal (new)
2007$ Billions Oil and Gas Oil and Gas Governm ent Governm ent Private Sector Private Sector
2 0 0 9 Budgets 2 0 0 9 Budgets
Note: Nova Scotia 2009 budget not out yet Source: Altus Group Economic Consulting based on data from Statistics Canada
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5 10 15 20 25 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Year-over-Year % Change Q/Q Annualized % Change Percent
Source: Altus Group Economic Consulting based on data from Statistics Canada
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5 10 15 20 25 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Year-over-Year % Change Q/Q Annualized % Change Percent
Source: Altus Group Economic Consulting based on data from Statistics Canada
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