construction
First half 2017 construction starts show mixed pattern
During the first half of 2017, eight of the top 10 markets for commercial and multifamily construction starts registered decreased activity compared with a year ago. Keep Reading
MDU Resources reports improved earnings in second quarter 2017
MDU Resources reported second-quarter earnings of $40.6 million in 2017 compared with a loss of $109.3 million in the second quarter of 2016. Keep Reading
Viewpoint to acquire Dexter + Chaney
The addition of Dexter + Chaney’s product suite will be a component of Viewpoint’s strategy to further drive the adoption of technology in construction. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index moves higher in June
The Dodge Momentum Index from Dodge Data & Analytics took another step forward in June, increasing 1.1 percent to 141.1 (2000=100) from its revised May reading of 139.6. Keep Reading
Aggregate outlook declines beyond 2017
Construction markets remain healthy along with a growing economy. Near term, the prospect of 3-plus percent GDP growth looks good; longer term they look worse. Keep Reading
Construction survey reports high revenue, employment in 2017
About 96 percent of contractors expect revenues to grow or remain stable in 2017, according to a USG Corp. and U.S. Chamber of Commerce survey. Keep Reading
US construction aggregate output falls in first quarter of 2017
The estimated U.S. output of construction aggregate produced and shipped for consumption in the first quarter of 2017 was 426 million metric tons, reports USGS. Keep Reading
Will the ‘Trump bump’ endure for the aggregate industry?
The first quarter of 2017 has been a remarkable one for the construction materials industry. Keep Reading
April 2017 construction starts drop 13 percent
The value of new construction starts in April dropped 13 percent from March to an adjusted annual rate of $647.8 billion, reports Dodge Data & Analytics. Keep Reading
