construction
A picture forms about construction materials in the new year
If there are no major policy changes, SC Market Analytics' David Chereb says construction activity will decrease by modest amounts in 2021 – with almost all of it attributed to nonresidential. Keep Reading
AGC provides update on construction employment
According to the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), New York and Vermont posted their worst job losses since February while Virginia and South Dakota added the most jobs. Keep Reading
Dodge: Construction starts rebound in October 2020
According to Dodge Data & Analytics, the gains dominated all major sectors following large declines in September 2020. Keep Reading
Breaking down US construction markets
Construction markets have been inconsistent during the pandemic, with certain segments thriving while others struggle. Ken Simonson of the Associated General Contractors of America explains the divide. Keep Reading
Dodge: Expect construction starts to recover slowly in 2021
Dodge Data & Analytics' annual outlook report is now available, with the firm predicting an uneven recovery through next year. Keep Reading
AGC economist offers a look at 2021
Ken Simonson, chief economist at the Associated General Contractors of America, expects residential construction to climb in the months ahead. Other market segments, however, may not be as fortunate. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index posts dip in October 2020
Dodge Data & Analytics' index slipped 1.8 percent last month. The commercial component lost momentum while the institutional component gained. Keep Reading
Report: Construction spending up, but so are cancellations, delays
Construction spending in September improved 3 percent, but 75 percent of contractors have experienced delays or cancellations, according to an industry report. Keep Reading
More contractors report canceled projects than starts
The Associated General Contractors of America found this through a survey. It also says construction employment declined in most metros over the last 12 months. Keep Reading
