Category: Economics
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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…
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US construction equipment exports down in 2014
Read More →: US construction equipment exports down in 2014Exports of U.S. construction equipment ended 2014 with a 13.2 percent drop compared to 2013, with a total of $17.26 billion shipped…
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Executive pay trends covered in FMI whitepaper
Read More →: Executive pay trends covered in FMI whitepaperManagement consulting and investment banking firm FMI released a whitepaper on executive pay trends that is available as a free download here.…
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Equipment leasing association shares its 2015 outlook
Read More →: Equipment leasing association shares its 2015 outlookThe Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) expects 2015 to be a breakout year for the U.S. economy, with overall growth expected…
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Aggregate production up in third quarter
Read More →: Aggregate production up in third quarterThe U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) released third-quarter figures related to the production and consumption of construction aggregates, crushed stone and construction sand…
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Firm provides reasons for nonresidential construction optimism
Read More →: Firm provides reasons for nonresidential construction optimismManagement consulting and investment banking firm FMI released its Nonresidential Construction Index (NRCI) for the fourth quarter. The index increased slightly from…