Tag: materials prices
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An economist’s midyear outlook of the construction economy
Read More →: An economist’s midyear outlook of the construction economyWhile some sectors have experienced seemingly exponential growth, others have sputtered over the first half of the year.
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ABC: Construction backlogs up, confidence down among contractors in April
Read More →: ABC: Construction backlogs up, confidence down among contractors in AprilThe Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) say its Construction Backlog Indicator was up in April while its Construction Confidence Index dipped.
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ABC: Construction Backlog Indicator up, Confidence Index down in March 2022
Read More →: ABC: Construction Backlog Indicator up, Confidence Index down in March 2022The Associated Builders & Contractors’ Construction Backlog Indicator was up while the Construction Confidence Index was down in March.
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Dodge: Construction starts up 9 percent in Feburary
Read More →: Dodge: Construction starts up 9 percent in FeburaryDodge Construction Network says large manufacturing projects broke ground in February, offsetting weakness elsewhere, as construction starts grew.
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AGC: Construction employment down in January 2022
Read More →: AGC: Construction employment down in January 2022The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says this dip comes amid a record rise in wages, falling unemployment and labor shortages.
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AGC: Materials prices up 20 percent in 2021
Read More →: AGC: Materials prices up 20 percent in 2021Officials from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) say impending and existing tariffs on construction materials will exacerbate inflation.