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Expectations Diverge Among Home Remodeling and Design Professionals

Oct. 25, 2023
Houzz survey finds construction professionals see slowed business activity—yet weeks-long backlogs continue.
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Construction Starts Drop 6% as Fewer Megaprojects Move Forward

Oct. 19, 2023
All three major sectors declined in September with residential leading the tumble.
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Monthly Construction Input Prices Increase Slightly in September

Oct. 11, 2023
Nonresidential construction input prices increased 0.2% for the month as well.
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ABC’s September Construction Backlog Indicator Dips

Oct. 10, 2023
Despite the dip, ABC’s Construction Confidence Index reading for sales and staffing levels edged higher in September.
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Construction Industry Adds 11,000 Jobs in September

Oct. 9, 2023
Nonresidential construction employment decreased by 1,300 positions on net.
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Construction Job Openings at 350,000 in August

Oct. 3, 2023
Despite the year-over-year increase, the rate at which construction workers are quitting has slowed dramatically.
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Nonresidential Construction Dominates Industry Job Creation in August

Sept. 1, 2023
Nonresidential construction employment increased by 21,000 positions on net, with growth registered in all three major subcategories.
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Construction Job Openings Decreased by 23,000 in July

Aug. 29, 2023
Industry job openings decreased by 23,000 from June but are up by 10,000 from the same time last year.
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ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Up in July

Aug. 15, 2023
The South remains the region with the highest level of backlog, despite being the only region with lower backlog on a year-ago basis.
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Monthly Construction Input Prices Unchanged in July

Aug. 11, 2023
Overall construction input prices are 3.1% lower than a year ago, while nonresidential construction input prices are 2.7% lower.