Gains are reported for the nonresidential, public works and electric utilities sectors.

The annual construction starts total for all of 2016 edged up 1% to $676.5 billion.

Decreased activity reported in nonresidential building, housing and public works sectors.

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The nonresidential building sector pulls back after a strong September.

The nonresidential building sector showed further strength in September, exceeding its elevated August amount.

Sharp gains reported for nonresidential building and public works proejcts.

Electric utilities plunge offsets July gains in the commercial building and multifamily sectors.

Public works sector retreats from the previous month, but nonresidential market improves.

During the first five months of 2016, total construction starts on an unadjusted basis were $256.7 billion, down 12% from the same period a year ago.