New home builds becoming more expensive amid increasing cost of glass, cement, aluminium

The HIA says the cost of some commodities, such as concrete and glass, is continuing to rise. (ABC Wide Bay: Grace Whiteside)

Building a house is becoming more expensive as the high cost of energy pushes up the price for some construction materials, the peak national building body says.

Housing Industry Association chief economist Tim Reardon said price increases in the cost of construction were "certainly continuing", even though supply chain delays had eased.