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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.

New Construction

New Construction Starts in April Slide 8% Nationwide

Nonresidential building, multifamily sectors retreat after March gains

May 19, 2016

April’s decline returned the pace of construction starts to what was reported during the July 2015-January 2016 period.

2015 Project Starts

New Construction Starts in December Improve 4% Nationwide

Annual total for 2015 construction climbs 8% to $645.5 billion

January 22, 2016

December showed moderate increases for each of the three main construction sectors—nonresidential, residential and nonbuilding construction.

New Projects

US Construction Starts Increase 13% in October

Nonresidential building sector registers a sharp rebound

December 2, 2015

During the first 10 months of 2015, total construction starts on an unadjusted basis were $551.9 billion, up 10% from the same period a year ago.

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