Category: Economics
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Momentum builds again for nonresidential projects
Read More →: Momentum builds again for nonresidential projectsThe Dodge Momentum Index, a monthly measure of the first report for nonresidential building projects in planning, rose in October to 125.5.…
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Make more of your market area
Read More →: Make more of your market areaI’ve always been impressed by people with amazing survival stories, such as those who had to endure weeks on a lifeboat at…
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Crushed stone, sand and gravel production up
Read More →: Crushed stone, sand and gravel production upAn estimated 346 million metric tons of crushed stone was produced and shipped for consumption in the United States in the second…
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Report: Frac sand demand up significantly, and prices may follow
Read More →: Report: Frac sand demand up significantly, and prices may followThe Wall Street Journal reports that frackers are expected to use nearly 95 billion pounds of sand this year, a figure that’s…
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Nonresidential building takes a step back in July
Read More →: Nonresidential building takes a step back in JulyThe Dodge Momentum Index fell 4.4 percent in July following two months of gains. According to McGraw Hill Construction, which produces the…
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Construction gets a boost in June
Read More →: Construction gets a boost in JuneNew construction starts in June advanced 6 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $549.7 billion. That’s the highest level so…
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New construction starts take a small step back
Read More →: New construction starts take a small step backNew construction starts in May dropped 5 percent from the previous month according to McGraw Hill Construction, a division of McGraw Hill…
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Analysis: Most states experienced construction employment growth
Read More →: Analysis: Most states experienced construction employment growthConstruction firms added jobs in 40 states over the past 12 months and in 30 states between April and May of this…