Construction Spending

Industry Fuels Battle to Stop California's Anti-Tax Prop. 6

Christine Kilpatrick

Jim Parsons

Debra K. Rubin

October 17, 2018

3 Comments

Nov. 6 ballot measure would repeal 2017 gas tax that will pump billions into transportation work

Omnibus Spending Bill Has $21-Billion Construction Hike

Tom Ichniowski

March 28, 2018

No Comments

Construction and engineering firms that pursue federal infrastructure work will see the benefits flowing from a $21.2-billion boost in infrastructure funds in a newly enacted $1.3-trillion package for fiscal year 2018.

Construction Markets

June Construction Spending Dips from May, Up Year over Year

Government sector falls but private construction rises

Tom Ichniowski

August 1, 2017

No Comments

Commerce Dept. says construction spending declines 1.3% on monthly basis but climbs 1.6% vs. June 2016.

Construction Funding

Trump Signs $1.2-Trillion Fiscal 2017 Spending Package

Measure includes small hikes for infrastructure accounts

Tom Ichniowski

May 5, 2017

No Comments

Legislation increases highway, mass transit funding to FAST Act levels.

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

No Comments

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

One Comment

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

Stopgap Spending Bill Looms on Capital Hill

Pam Hunter McFarland

November 22, 2016

No Comments

Republican leaders in the House and Senate are planning on passing by Dec. 9 a Continuing Resolution to fund the federal government through the end of March.

Construction Economics