Category: Economics
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Dodge Momentum Index improves in August
Read More →: Dodge Momentum Index improves in AugustThe Dodge Momentum Index, a monthly measure of the first report for nonresidential building projects in planning, increased to 128.3 in August, according…
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Report quantifies transportation projects’ effects on economy
Read More →: Report quantifies transportation projects’ effects on economyAn American Road & Transportation Builders Association report (ARTBA) finds that the money invested in transportation construction industry employment and purchases generates…
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Firm: Construction outlook positive for next five years
Read More →: Firm: Construction outlook positive for next five yearsTimetric’s Construction Intelligence Center forecasts that the U.S. construction industry will likely grow over the next five years. The center predicts the…
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Research firm forecasts rise in asphalt demand
Read More →: Research firm forecasts rise in asphalt demandThe Freedonia Group released a study, “Asphalt,” that forecasts U.S. demand for asphalt to increase 3.3 percent annually to 26.8 million tons…
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Dodge Momentum Index gains in July
Read More →: Dodge Momentum Index gains in JulyThe Dodge Momentum Index rose to 125.3 in July, according to Dodge Data & Analytics, which is up 5.4 percent from 118.9…
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Construction starts retreat 15 percent in June
Read More →: Construction starts retreat 15 percent in JuneNew construction starts in June dropped 15 percent from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $620.2 billion, according…
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Firm scales back 2015 construction outlook
Read More →: Firm scales back 2015 construction outlookConstruction activities are expected to grow at 5 percent this year, FMI Corp. reports, leveling off from a previous forecast of 8…
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Report: Manufacturer optimism diminishes
Read More →: Report: Manufacturer optimism diminishesFewer manufacturers are upbeat today about their company’s outlook than six months ago, reports the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). According to…