Dive summary:

• Developers may be tempted to think inflation has been sent packing for a while as the economy tries to get solid footing for a consistent recovery, but there are those who fear that is a vain hope.
• At least some of the governors of regional federal reserve banks worry that the fed's stimulus policy, buying up mortgage-backed securities to put money into the economy and encourage employment, may unintentionally feed inflation, too.
• As contractors' customers try to size up the future, they will need help in estimating how fast materials prices will rise and what hedges they can use, and they may be asking contractors to move projects quickly to beat the financial reaper.

From the article:

So in an uncertain economic climate, it is important for a company to work with a contractor that understands commodities pricing and can provide advice on mitigating the risk of inflation. ...