Construction Inputs Construction Materials Prices Rise Again in May June 30, 2016 The increase follows eight consecutive months during which construction input prices fell.Read More
New Construction May Construction Starts Rise 5% Nationwide Strong gains reported for public works, power plants and multifamily projects June 30, 2016 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.Read More
Construction Inputs Construction Materials Prices Increase in March for First Time in Nine Months April 18, 2016 Despite the large monthly gain in overall prices, crude petroleum prices are still down 26% from March 2015. Read More
AGC Votes To Level Playing Field For General Contractors and Subcontractors Louise Poirier Mark Shaw March 16, 2016 No Comments General contractors and specialty contractors will have full equality within the Associated General Contractors of America for the first time in the association’s 98-year history.Read More
Project Financing Nonresidential Spending Regains Momentum in January March 7, 2016 Construction industry confidence remains high despite stock market jitters.Read More
Construction Starts January Construction Starts Rise 2% Nationwide Housing advances but nonresidential building retreats slightly February 24, 2016 Total construction starts in January were reported at $40.6 billion, down 14% from the same month a year ago,Read More
Construction Workforce Colorado Leads All States With the Lowest December Construction Unemployment Rate Utah has 13th lowest rate, Wyoming the second highest, at 14.4% February 3, 2016 For the year 2015, national employment in construction increased by 273,000 jobs.Read More
Economic Analysis ABC Predicts Continued Growth for Construction in 2016 The average contractor backlog stood at 8.5 months by mid-year 2015 December 17, 2015 No Comments Despite a weak global economy, the industry’s solid economic recovery in 2015 should continue in 2016, led by strong consumer spending, ABC says.Read More
Construction’s Job Gains Lead All Sectors in October November 13, 2015 No Comments Nonresidential construction employment increased by 20,100 jobs in October after adding 11,100 jobs in September.Read More
Slip in Sept. Nonresidential Spending Not a Cause for Concern ‘Overall outlook still appears positive,’ says ABC November 13, 2015 No Comments September’s year-over-year spending bump of 12.4% represents the largest increase since April 2008.Read More