Lumber, Labor, and Leverage: Hedging 2025 Material Volatility on Small Ground-Up Projects
When two-by-fours spike 18 % overnight and framers ghost you for a casino job across town, the “cheap” 1,800-sq-ft spec can bleed six figures. Here’s how to lock costs, guard contingency, and use smart leverage so price swings don’t swing you out of profit. 1 | 2025 Volatility Dashboard—What’s Moving and Why? Input 2024 Avg … Lumber, Labor, and Leverage: Hedging 2025 Material Volatility on Small Ground-Up Projects