Nonresidential Construction Spending Contracts in Six of Past Seven Months
Construction job growth and spending are both down in recent weeks, signaling potentially persistent weakness in the economy for the near future.
June Nonresidential Construction Materials Prices Up 2.5% Year-Over-Year, 43% Since February 2020
Construction backlog is back up, but so are input prices for nonresidential construction materials.
Nonresidential Construction Spending Down 0.2% in May
That start of summer is seeing the start of a slowdown in nonresidential construction spending.
Top Five Considerations for Preconstruction Cost Estimating for Animal Care Facilities
Not all commercial construction projects are built alike. Those differences become even more pronounced when animals enter the picture.
Contractors’ Backlog Falls Sharply in May
While ABC's Construction Backlog Indicator fell in May 2025, it is up since this time last year.
I’ll Take This Project to Go: Building a Theater Onsite
A new style of platform seating is innovating how theaters in the revolving door of Las Vegas show biz prep their spaces for performances.
Nonresidential Construction Spending Dips 0.1% in April
Overall nonresidential construction spending declined ever so slightly in April, with private spending down and public spending up.
Construction Futures: May 2025 Economic Roundup
The construction industry holds firm and contractors remain optimistic despite all economic signs to the contrary.
