Nonresidential Construction Spending Grows on Public Sector Strength in April
Public construction spending inched incrementally higher in April while private nonresidential spending fell yet again.
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Construction Materials Prices Soar in April, Up 6.2% Since January
Overall construction input prices are 7.0% higher than one year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 7.4% higher.
Contractor Backlog and Confidence Rise Again in April, Buoyed by Data Centers
An April increase in construction jobs precedes an uptick in contractor confidence and backlog.
Nonresidential Construction Spending Down Again in March
March witnessed a decline in various construction-related aspects, including nonresidential spending.
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Construction Backlog, Contractor Confidence Outpace Year-Ago Levels in March
Contractors with work on data centers report longer backlogs than those without.
Oil Prices Contribute to March Surge in Construction Materials Prices
“Construction materials prices surged in March and are now up 4.8% year over year, the largest annual increase since January 2023,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu.
