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Dr. Bruce Yandle to Share Insight into National and Regional Economic Situation with Carolinas Construction Audience

by Joan Krause, GroundBreak Carolinas on

Dr. Bruce Yandle, Dean Emeritus, Clemson University College of Business & Behavioral Science, will speak about the impact of the economy on the construction industry as keynote speaker for Clemson’s 3rd Annual Construction Industry Symposium scheduled for Thursday, October 11, 2018, at the Greenville Marriott (S.C.). Dr. Yandle’s presentation, “The Economic Situation:  The Nation, Region, and Construction…

Dr. Yandle to Provide Insight on South Carolina’s Construction Industry

by GroundBreak Carolinas Staff on

Construction activity in South Carolina continues at a brisk pace. But what does the future hold for construction activity in the Palmetto State? “If you thought 2017 felt like it was a good year, then you ought to feel pretty good about 2018 and 2019,” said Dr. Bruce Yandle, an economist with George Mason University, and…

Dodge Momentum Index Ends Year on High Note

by GroundBreak Carolinas Staff on

The Dodge Momentum Index grew 3.6% in December to 153.9 (2000=100) from the revised November reading of 148.6. The Momentum Index is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year. December’s increase was…

FMI Forecasts Continued Growth in Construction for 2017

by FMI on

FMI Corporation has released its latest construction forecast, the FMI Outlook, in a new streamlined format, designed to improve user experience and access to important data. FMI’s Q3 2017 forecast predicts an increase of 4% for total construction put in place for 2017 and an increase of 5% in 2018. The primary growth segments in…

Dodge Momentum Index Slips in August

by GroundBreak Carolinas Staff on

Construction activity declined in August, as the Dodge Momentum Index moved lower, falling 2.4% to 129.1 (2000=100) from its revised July reading of 132.2. Published monthly, the Momentum Index is a measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for non residential…