nonbuilding construction
Aggregate demand expectations for 2018
The outlook continues to be positive with aggregate consumption at its highest level in nine years. Keep Reading
October 2017 construction starts retreat 9 percent
New construction starts in October dropped 9 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $742.9 billion, reports Dodge Data & Analytics. Keep Reading
Housing cycle may have peaked this year
Of the three major building segments, housing should have the best outlook since we have growing employment, low interest rates and growing household formation. Keep Reading
Construction starts rise significantly in September 2017
The value of new construction starts in September rose 14 percent from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $814.8 billion. Keep Reading
August 2017 construction starts fall 2 percent
At a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $711.6 billion, new construction starts in August fell 2 percent from July, reports Dodge Data & Analytics. Keep Reading
States supporting highways; federal bill less critical
The forecast changes in the past few months are negative for 2017 and positive for 2018 and beyond. Keep Reading
Aggregate demand expected to grow through 2017
Construction materials demand continues to increase for most areas of the country. Keep Reading
June 2017 construction starts rise 4 percent
New construction starts in June grew 4 percent from the previous month, with nonresidential building up 13 percent, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. 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
