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Report: Nonresidential construction spending, construction job openings up in February
National nonresidential construction spending was up 0.3 percent in February and construction job openings increased by 22,000 in the month. Keep Reading
Report: Construction Backlog Indicator dips, contractor confidence up
The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) reports its Construction Backlog Indicator fell in February, while its Construction Confidence Index was up. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction spending up in October
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) reports that construction spending increased 0.4 percent in October. It is up 5 percent over the last 12 months. Keep Reading
ABC: Construction job openings down in October, year over year
The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) reports that construction job openings were down by 9,000 positions in October. They are down 164,000 positions year over year. Keep Reading
ABC: Construction unemployment down slightly year over year
National September 2024 not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment dipped 0.1 percent compared to a year earlier, down to 3.7 percent. Keep Reading
Factors affecting the construction industry in 2025
Industry economists are eyeing several factors as they shape their forecasts for next year – including interest rates, inflation, the workforce and the election. Keep Reading
Episode 26: Economists provide 2025 construction sector outlook
On this episode of "Drilling Deeper," P&Q managing editor Jack Kopanski chats with economists about what is ahead for each construction sector for the rest of 2024 and into 2025. Keep Reading
Industry economist shares expectations for nonresidential
Zack Fritz of the Associated Builders & Contractors discusses ongoing demand for data center construction and what’s next for manufacturing, which has been a top performer of late. Keep Reading
How inflation, interest rates have impacted construction
Zack Fritz, economist with the Associated Builders & Contractors, discusses the current state of construction materials prices and how interest rates have influenced the industry. Keep Reading
