construction
ABC: Construction backlogs, input prices up; contractor confidence down
The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) report its Construction Backlog Indicator was up in May, while its Construction Confidence Index was down. Keep Reading
Caterpillar shifting headquarters from Illinois to Texas
Cat will begin to transition its headquarters to Irving, Texas, this year, in a move executive Jim Umpleby describes as “in the best strategic interest of the company.” Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index eclipses previous high
Dodge Construction Network’s momentum index measuring nonresidential building projects in planning continues on its upward trajectory, increasing 7 percent last month to 176.2. Keep Reading
ABC: Construction employment up in May
Construction industry employment was up 36,000 jobs last month and 283,000 jobs year over year, according to the Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC). Keep Reading
Dodge: Construction starts up 3 percent in April
Total construction starts rose last month, with nonresidential and residential building starts growing and nonbuilding falling. Keep Reading
AGC: Nonresidential construction input prices soar in April
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) say nonresidential construction input prices jumped 21 percent in April compared to a year earlier. Keep Reading
ABC: Construction backlogs up, confidence down among contractors in April
The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) say its Construction Backlog Indicator was up in April while its Construction Confidence Index dipped. Keep Reading
OSHA plans to conduct inspections related to heat
A new Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) program will initiate inspections in ‘high-risk’ industries. Keep Reading
ABC: Construction employment up in April
While nonresidential construction lost 2,000 jobs in April, the Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) says total construction employment was up. Keep Reading
