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Building Materials Monitor
Workflows

Ten agent workflows for Procurement — steel pricing intelligence, lumber market tracking, concrete supply monitoring, HVAC equipment availability, electrical materials sourcing, specialty materials assessment, tariff impact analysis, supplier capacity tracking, forward contract optimization, and procurement strategy dashboard — enabling data-driven materials procurement powered by domain intelligence.

1Steel & Structural Materials Intelligence

AI agent monitors steel producer and distributor domains to track pricing trends, capacity utilization, tariff impacts, and lead time changes across structural steel products.

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Track Steel Market Signals
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STEEL & STRUCTURAL MATERIALS INTELLIGENCE ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ nucor.com — Largest US Steel Producer /pricing: Hot-rolled coil: $820/ton (+12% QoQ) /investors: Capacity utilization: 82% /press: New micro-mill under construction — Virginia SIGNAL: Steel prices firming — lock in Q3 contracts now steeldynamics.com /investors: Record shipments — 3.2M tons Q4 /press: Flat-roll mill expansion completed SIGNAL: Supply improving — negotiate multi-project deals commercialmetals.com — Rebar Specialist /pricing: Rebar: $780/ton (+15% YoY) SIGNAL: Rebar inflation accelerating — adjust estimates STEEL MARKET SUMMARY: Hot-rolled coil: $820/ton | Rebar: $780/ton Structural shapes: $1,100/ton Lead times: 6-8 weeks (stable)

2Lumber & Wood Products Tracking

AI agent tracks lumber pricing, sawmill capacity, and wood products supply to inform framing and structural wood procurement strategies.

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Monitor Lumber Market
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LUMBER & WOOD PRODUCTS TRACKER ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ weyerhaeuser.com — Largest Timberland Owner /investors: Lumber production up 8% | Inventory building /pricing: Random Lengths composite: $420/MBF (down from $580) SIGNAL: Lumber prices normalizing — good buying window canfor.com — Canadian Producer /press: 2 BC sawmills restarting production SIGNAL: Canadian supply improving — prices should stabilize boisecascade.com /products: Engineered wood products — stable supply /pricing: LVL and I-joists: +6% YoY SIGNAL: Engineered wood holding premium over dimensional LUMBER MARKET SUMMARY: Framing lumber: $420/MBF (below 5-year avg) Plywood: $38/sheet (+4%) RECOMMENDATION: Lock in forward contracts at current levels

3HVAC & Mechanical Equipment

AI agent monitors HVAC manufacturer domains to track equipment pricing, lead times, product launches, and capacity constraints that impact mechanical system procurement.

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Track HVAC Equipment Market
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HVAC EQUIPMENT INTELLIGENCE ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ carrier.com /products: New high-efficiency chiller line launched /press: Lead times: 24 weeks (from 12) — chip shortage SIGNAL: Critical path risk — order HVAC at design development trane.com /products: Commercial RTU availability improving /pricing: 8-12% price increase effective April 2026 SIGNAL: Pre-buy before April price increase daikin.com /press: US manufacturing expansion — Houston facility SIGNAL: Domestic capacity expanding — lead times should improve HVAC LEAD TIME SUMMARY: Air-cooled chillers: 20-28 weeks Commercial RTUs: 12-16 weeks VRF systems: 14-18 weeks

4Electrical Equipment & Switchgear

AI agent monitors electrical equipment manufacturer domains to track switchgear availability, transformer lead times, and electrical distribution equipment pricing.

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Track Electrical Equipment Supply
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ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT INTELLIGENCE ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ schneider-electric.com /products: Switchgear: 40+ week lead times /press: $500M factory expansion — US manufacturing SIGNAL: Switchgear bottleneck — pre-order critical eaton.com /products: Transformers: 52-80 week lead times /press: Data center demand driving transformer shortage SIGNAL: Transformer crisis — explore used/refurbished market siemens.com /products: Medium voltage gear — 32 week lead times SIGNAL: Lead times improving slowly — still plan 9 months ahead ELECTRICAL MARKET: Transformers: CRITICAL — 52-80 weeks Switchgear: 40+ weeks Panels/breakers: 16-24 weeks

5Concrete & Masonry Intelligence

AI agent monitors ready-mix concrete and masonry supplier domains to track pricing, aggregate availability, and regional supply conditions.

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Track Concrete Market
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CONCRETE & MASONRY MARKET INTELLIGENCE ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ martinmarietta.com — Aggregates Leader /pricing: Aggregates: +9% YoY pricing /investors: Record shipments — infrastructure demand strong SIGNAL: Aggregate costs driving concrete price increases cemex.com — Cement & Ready-Mix /pricing: Ready-mix: $165/yd (+8% YoY) /press: Cement plant maintenance shutdowns planned Q2 SIGNAL: Cement shortage risk Q2 — secure allocations CONCRETE MARKET: Ready-mix: $165/yd (regional avg) Aggregates: +9% YoY Cement supply: Tight in SW and SE regions

6Supply Chain Disruption Monitor

AI agent monitors for supply chain disruptions — shipping delays, factory shutdowns, tariff changes, and natural disasters — that could impact material availability and pricing.

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Detect Supply Chain Disruptions
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SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTION TRACKER ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ ACTIVE DISRUPTIONS: Transformers (all manufacturers): 52-80 week delays Switchgear (Schneider, Eaton): 40+ week delays Elevator equipment: 36-44 week delays WATCH LIST: Copper wire: Price volatility — $4.20/lb (+18%) Specialty glass: Curtain wall lead times extending Fire protection equipment: Sprinkler heads tight supply IMPROVING: Structural steel: Lead times stable — 6-8 weeks Lumber: Supply adequate — prices normalizing Drywall: Full availability — stable pricing

7Tariff & Trade Impact Analysis

AI agent monitors trade policy and tariff developments that impact construction material costs — tracking Section 232 steel tariffs, lumber duties, and emerging trade restrictions.

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Analyze Tariff Impacts
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TARIFF & TRADE IMPACT ANALYSIS ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ ACTIVE TARIFFS AFFECTING CONSTRUCTION: Section 232 steel: 25% on imports — adds $180/ton Section 232 aluminum: 10% on imports Canadian softwood lumber: 8.59% countervailing duty NEW TARIFF PROPOSALS: Chinese drywall components: Under investigation Mexican cement: Potential anti-dumping review SIGNAL: Additional tariffs could add 3-5% to project costs COST IMPACT ESTIMATE: Steel tariffs: +2.1% on total project cost Lumber duties: +0.8% on wood-frame projects Total tariff impact: $2,400-4,200 per unit (multifamily)

8Supplier Capacity Assessment

AI agent assesses material supplier capacity by monitoring production facilities, workforce, and financial health — informing supplier selection and risk management.

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Assess Supplier Capacity
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SUPPLIER CAPACITY ASSESSMENT ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ vulcanmat.com — Aggregates Supplier /about: 400+ aggregate quarries | 70+ asphalt plants /careers: +120 operator positions — expanding capacity /investors: Record revenue $8.2B SCORE: 94/100 — Strong capacity, reliable supplier summit-materials.com /about: Regional cement and aggregates /investors: Debt/EBITDA 3.8x — leveraged /careers: Selective hiring only SCORE: 72/100 — Adequate but monitor financial health SUPPLIER RISK MATRIX: Low risk: 68% of critical suppliers Medium risk: 24% — monitor closely High risk: 8% — develop backup sources

9Forward Contract Optimization

AI agent analyzes material price forecasts and market timing to recommend optimal forward purchasing strategies — locking in prices before anticipated increases.

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Optimize Forward Purchasing
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FORWARD CONTRACT RECOMMENDATIONS ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ BUY NOW — PRICES EXPECTED TO RISE: Lumber: Lock at $420/MBF — forecast $520 by Q4 HVAC equipment: Pre-buy before April price increase Roofing materials: Buy ahead of hurricane season WAIT — PRICES EXPECTED TO DECLINE: PVC pipe: Oversupply building — prices softening Insulation: New capacity coming online Q3 PORTFOLIO SAVINGS ESTIMATE: Forward contract savings (if executed): $2.4M across projects Risk of inaction: $3.8M potential cost exposure

10Procurement Strategy Dashboard

AI agent synthesizes all materials intelligence into a procurement dashboard — providing leadership with real-time visibility into material costs, supply risks, and purchasing recommendations.

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Generate Procurement Dashboard
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PROCUREMENT DASHBOARD — FEBRUARY 2026 ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ COST INDEX: Overall inflation: +6-9% annualized Steel: +12% QoQ | Lumber: -5% | Concrete: +8% SUPPLY RISK: Critical shortages: Transformers, switchgear Watch list: HVAC, elevators, copper Stable: Steel, lumber, concrete ACTION ITEMS: Forward contracts recommended: $2.4M savings potential Long-lead items to order: 8 items on critical path
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Generate Procurement Report

Building Materials Report — February 2026

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ──────────────────────────────────────── Material suppliers monitored: 480 domains Price indices tracked: 24 material categories Supply chain disruptions: 6 active, 4 watch list Forward contract opportunities: $2.4M potential savings KEY INSIGHTS Electrical equipment (transformers, switchgear) remains critical bottleneck. Steel prices firming but supply adequate — lock in multi-project deals. Lumber normalizing — excellent window for forward purchasing. HVAC manufacturers raising prices April 2026 — pre-buy recommended. Overall construction cost inflation 6-9% — adjust project estimates accordingly.
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