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Nonresidential Spending Falls Slightly in March, But Private Construction Hits a New High, Says ABC

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According to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data released today, national nonresidential construction spending declined 0.3% in March 2019. On a seasonally adjusted, annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $775.2 billion for the month, which represents a 4.8% increase compared to the same time last year. Private nonresidential construction spending rose 0.5%…

U.S. Economic Growth Softens in Final Quarter of 2018, Says ABC

by Associated Builders and Contractors on

This press release has been updated. It previously stated that nonresidential structures expanded at a 6.2 percent annual rate in the fourth quarter, but it was the broader nonresidential investment category that expanded at that rate. Nonresidential investment in structures declined at a 4.2 percent annual rate in the fourth quarter.  The U.S. economy grew…

AGC: Construction Employment and Spending Rise

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Construction employment increased by 25,000 jobs in May and by 286,000 jobs over the past year while construction spending reached $1.310 trillion in April, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that the employment and spending increases have come as federal officials have reformed…

Nonresidential Construction Flat in February, Says ABC; Public Sector Spending Plummets

by Associated Builders and Contractors on

Nonresidential construction spending inched 0.1 percent higher in February, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data released today. Nonresidential spending, which totaled $732.8 billion on a seasonally adjusted, annualized basis, has expanded 1.3 percent since February 2017. Private sector nonresidential construction spending increased 1.5 percent on a monthly…

Construction Spending Solid, International Trade Risks

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Construction spending in January was unchanged from December and was moderately higher than in January 2017, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. However, association officials said further gains, especially in desperately needed infrastructure investment, would be in jeopardy if the administration adopts tariffs on key construction…

Nonresidential Construction Spending Ticks Higher in November, Down Year-Over-Year, ABC Says

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Nonresidential construction spending expanded 0.6 percent in November, totaling $719.2 billion on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. Despite the month-over-month expansion, nonresidential spending fell 1.3 percent from November 2016. Private nonresidential construction spending is down 3.1 percent year-over-year,…

Construction Spending Rises in October; Flat Year-Over-Year

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Nonresidential construction spending rose 2.1 percent in October, totaling $717.6 billion on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data released by the U.S. Census Bureau. The level of spending, however, remains virtually unchanged from a year ago. Ten of the sixteen subcategories experienced positive growth, with educational…

Construction Spending Sets Record in October with Increase in Public and Private Activity

by Associated General Contractors on

Overall construction spending reached a record high in October, although public-sector investments in infrastructure continued to lag earlier levels, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said federal, state and local officials should address the growing shortfall in transportation, water and wastewater infrastructure in the…

Construction Spending Dips in March

by GroundBreak News Editor on

Construction spending dipped slightly in March, just one month after building activity hit an all-time high. According to the Commerce Department, construction spending slipped 0.2 percent in March to a seasonally adjusted $1.218 trillion.  Last month, construction spending rose 1.8 percent to a record high of $1.22 trillion. “Construction spending totals during the past two months are at…

AGC: Construction Spending Increases in February

by Associated General Contractors on

Construction spending increased from January to February and from a year ago, as private residential and public construction grew for the month and private-sector demand increased for the year, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America. Association officials reported the February data indicates the need for Congress and the Trump administration…