Material prices are rising sharply, worrying the entire Belgian construction industry deeply. Embuild surveyed two hundred six members about price increases after Middle East conflicts.

Eighty-eight percent of companies report higher material costs, especially plastics and insulation.

Hydrocarbon-based materials see price jumps, joined by bricks, steel, and other metals. Companies adopt new measures to limit impact on projects during ongoing economic fluctuations.

Niko Demeester highlights low profit margins, saying full cost compensation is impossible now. Experts emphasize transparent pricing models could make the sector more resilient long-term.