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2016 Colorado Economy

Colorado Business Confidence Increases Heading Into 2016, Says CU Biz School

January 9, 2016

The biggest employment gains in late 2015 were in the construction, leisure and hospitality, and education and health-services sectors.

Project Financing

Nonresidential Construction Spending Slips in November

January 9, 2016

The newest Census Bureau report represents the worst monthly performance for project spending since April.

Project Starts

November Construction Slides 5 Percent Nationwide

Nonresidential building retreats after October’s substantial gain

Dodge Data & Analytics

December 28, 2015

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The decline represented a partial pullback after the 13% increase reported for total construction in October.

New Design Work

Architecture Billings Index Hits Another Bump in November

December 17, 2015

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AIA reported the November ABI score was 49.3, down from the mark of 53.1 in October.

Producer Price Index

Construction Materials Prices Plunge in November

Input prices fell 0.4% last month and are down 4.2% year-over-year

December 15, 2015

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Only two of the 11 key input prices have risen since November 2014.

Industry Employment

Construction Industry Leads November Jobs Report

Construction employment now at its highest level since January 2009

December 15, 2015

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Nonresidential construction employment increased by 9,300 jobs in November after adding 19,400 jobs during October.

Alejandro Angel

December 15, 2015

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Given the dense transportation network of roadways in the U.S., conflicts between vehicles and wildlife are common.

Trades Pinched by Labor Shortages And Higher Wages

Regional specialty firms are upbeat about the economy and the strong outlook for work but concerned about schedules and personnel

Mark Shaw

December 14, 2015

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Specialty contractors in the Mountain States continue to find ample work with improving margins, but familiar maladies remain

City Scoop: Colorado Springs

December 14, 2015

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The Colorado Springs-based general contracting firm recently landed a contract to remodel dozens of Wendy’s fast-food restaurants across Colorado and Arizona.

Industry Analysis

Commentary: Growth in US School Enrollment Will Encourage Construction

Growing enrollments should push education construction to new highs over next two decades

Dodge Data & Analytics

December 3, 2015

Enrollments will be increasing at a faster pace over the next 10 years.

Chicago Contractor Charged in $325K Amtrak Bribery Scheme

Kiewit to Build Record 4.5-GW Gas Power Plant for Pa. Data Center Complex

60-Ton, $500K Crane Is Stolen From Ohio Power Construction Site

Nevada Lithium Mine Secures Funding to Begin Construction

Fired NLRB Member Pushes for Reinstatement

Industry Jobs

Events

April 16, 2025

5 Proven Strategies to Mitigate Risk and Keep Data Center Construction on Track

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Unlocking Hidden Insights: The Power of Data, Reporting & AI in Construction

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