Rising Material Cost and Building delays, In Rural area Development

[Steve Eason]

🚨 Rising Material Costs Threaten Rural Development – Here’s How We Stay Ahead

At Backroad Holdings, we see what others miss: America’s rural revival depends on beating the construction cost crisis before it stalls critical projects. Here’s our playbook:

🔥 The Looming Threat to Rural Builds
• Steel tariffs up 25% since 2023
• Lumber prices swinging wildly post-Canada softwood disputes
• Cement shortages hitting rural areas hardest due to transport costs

*This isn’t speculation – we’re seeing bids come in 18-22% higher than pre-pandemic on comparable projects.*

🛡️ Our Proactive Defense Strategy
1️⃣ Local Sourcing Networks

Partnered with 14 Northeast material suppliers before tariffs hit

Secured fixed-price agreements on structural steel, glulam beams, and roofing

2️⃣ Incentive-Driven Cost Mitigation

Leveraging:
✓ USDA REAP grants for energy-efficient materials
✓ State-level "Buy Local" construction subsidies
✓ Rural Utility Service discounts on infrastructure

3️⃣ Design Adaptations That Matter

Switched to cross-laminated timber (CLT) from imported steel where possible

Using regional quarries for aggregate to avoid volatile cement markets

🏗️ Case in Point: Antrim Mill Redevelopment
Avoided $287K in tariff hits through:

Pre-purchased materials before latest rate hikes

Qualified for "Essential Rural Infrastructure" tariff waivers

Used NH-made precast concrete for 40% of structure

💡 Investor Insight
Projects that locked budgets pre-2024 are now outpacing competitors by:
• Completing builds 3-5 months faster (no supplier delays)
• Delivering 12-15% higher NOI (lower capex = better yields)

Last Chance: We’re accepting final investors for projects with cost-controlled builds before Q3 price hikes.

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🌐 www.BackroadDevelopment.com

“In rural development, the early movers will own the next decade.”