The value of June’s South Carolina contracts was flat compared to a year ago, according to McGraw-Hill Construction. The overall value of new contracts signed for future construction was $733.8 million, compared to last June’s $731 million.
Nonbuilding construction was the only positive category for the month. It soared by 75% over last June’s pace to total $232.5 million. Nonresidential was down again, though, this time by 30% to tally $194.8 million. The residential category fell 4% to total $306.5 million.