nonresidential construction
What’s next for pricing of construction materials, equipment
The Associated Builders & Contractors’ Anirban Basu says construction materials prices should be reasonably stable in the coming months, but construction equipment prices might be an exception. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index dips in July
The Dodge Momentum Index declined declined 0.9 percent in July with the commercial component falling 0.2 percent and the institutional component dropping 1.9 percent. Keep Reading
ABC: Nonresidential spending up, job openings down
Spending on nonresidential construction was up in June, while job openings were down according to Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC). Keep Reading
Construction starts drop in June following May bump
Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch says the absence of mega projects is one reason why starts are up one month and down the next. Keep Reading
ABC: Construction employment up, nonresidential spending down
The construction industry added 23,000 jobs in June, according to the Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC). ABC also notes that nonresidential construction spending was down 0.2 percent in May. Keep Reading
Forecasting construction in the months ahead
Dodge Construction Network’s Sarah Martin projects how markets will fare in the second half of 2023 and into 2024. Keep Reading
Construction market remains resilient despite challenges
Although labor shortages and rising interest rates still pose challenges, economists from several agencies explain that in most areas the industry continues to thrive. Keep Reading
Dodge: Construction starts increase in May
Total construction starts rose 8 percent in May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.11 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Keep Reading
Assessing the construction materials industry right now
FMI Capital Advisors’ George Reddin, Rob Mineo and Evan Coughlin explain why producers are positioned well as they begin their core operating season. Keep Reading
