Articles Tagged with ''Economics''

Inflation Checked in 2016

Increases in lumber prices have been offset by falling steel and cement prices

March 23, 2016

Although ENR’s indexes measure the costs of non-residential buildings, the recovery in the housing market is having a major impact on index movement.

Dodge Starts Jump 10% in February But Are Down 16% From 2015

March 23, 2016

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The dollar value of total construction starts jumped 10% in February from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $667.6 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics.

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US Consumer Confidence Index Declines in February

March 7, 2016

The percentage of consumers expecting business conditions to improve over the next six months declined from 15.9% to 14.6%.

Dodge Construction Momentum Index Posts Gains

February 17, 2016

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The Dodge Momentum Index rose 2.4% in January. The monthly increase was the result of a 3.3% increase in institutional projects and a 1.6% increase in commercial work.

Construction Economics: Lumber Prices

Tim Grogan

December 15, 2015

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ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics

Dodge Construction Momentum Index Declined 4.8% in October

November 11, 2015

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The Dodge Momentum Index fell 4.8%, to 125.2, in October from its September reading of 131.5.

Outlook 2016: Slow and Modest vs. Fast and Furious

The energy sector gave construction starts a furious burst this year, but as that fades, the recovery will maintain its modest pace, with economists calling for further growth in 2016

Tim Grogan

November 11, 2015

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After a tentative start, the construction recovery hit full stride this year, and it is expected to keep pace in 2016, according to economists surveyed by ENR.