Category: Economics
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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…
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Housing production falls in May
Read More →: Housing production falls in MayDeclines in both single- and multifamily starts pushed nationwide housing production down 6.5 percent in May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate…
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April construction advances 3 percent
Read More →: April construction advances 3 percentNew construction starts in April rose 3 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $533.7 billion, according to McGraw Hill Construction,…
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NAHB: Builder confidence remains in holding pattern
Read More →: NAHB: Builder confidence remains in holding patternBuilder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes in May fell one point to 45 from a downwardly revised April…