Construction Market

Construction Growth Led by Several Megaprojects Across the Region

Mark Shaw

August 21, 2018

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A surge in oil-tax revenue is helping fund infrastructure projects in the region’s more energy-dependent economies.

2018 Q2 Cost Report

Despite Headwinds, Execs See Market Up Through 2019

Gary J. Tulacz

June 27, 2018

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The construction market has entered its tenth year of growth, and it seems the near-term outlook continues to be positive.

Construction Economics

Construction Nov. Spending Up Slightly From Oct. Level

Census Bureau report also shows 4.1% gain from year-earlier spending figure

Tom Ichniowski

January 3, 2017

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Industry economists note that Nov. $1.18-trillion rate was highest since 2006; nonresidential sector's level strongest in eight years.

Construction Economics

Construction Oct. Spending Posts Monthly and Year-Over-Year Increases

Tom Ichniowski

December 1, 2016

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Census Bureau reports October spending up a slight 0.5% from September but rose 3.4% from October 2015.

Construction Economics

Construction Spending Falls Slightly in September

Silver lining is 4.4% year-over-year gain for first nine months

Tom Ichniowski

November 1, 2016

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Spending dips 0.4% from August level and 0.2% compared with year-earlier figure, Census Bureau reports.

Labor Shortage Continues to Challenge Regional Specialty Firms

As construction maintains a strong page, specialty contractors struggle to find qualified workers

Scott Judy

September 12, 2016

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Specialty contracting firms working in the four-state region of Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas are continuing to see a steady stream of work opportunities, but they remain pressed to find a sufficient number of qualified workers to staff projects.