Housing Starts Versus Economic Orthodoxy
June’s figure on U.S. housing starts, at 1.434 million units, which was preceded by May at 1.559 million
Construction Economic News
Nonresidential Construction Starts Trend Graphs - June 2023
Below are six graphs recording 12-month moving averages of ConstructConnect’s nonresidential construction starts.
Alex Carrick
Jul 17, 2023
Top 10 Project Starts in the U.S. - June 2023
The accompanying table records the top 10 project starts in the United States for June 2023.
Alex Carrick
Jul 17, 2023
June’s Nonresidential Construction Starts +26% M/M, +11% Y/Y, and +5% YTD
ConstructConnect announced June 2023’s volume of nonresidential construction starts was $63.2 billion, up +25.5% versus May 2023’s $50.3 billion.
Alex Carrick
Jul 17, 2023
Where Are the Jobs That Are Driving the U.S. Unemployment Rate So Low?
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate has been less than 4.0% for 15 months in a row, indicative of a labor market that’s about as tight ever.
Alex Carrick
Jun 30, 2023
PPI Suppressing Inflation, But So-So Helpful for Construction Material Costs
The average Producer Price Index for construction material costs has slid to -4.7% y/r. and the the PPI bid price index, remains positive +10.9% y/y.
Alex Carrick
Jun 22, 2023
Nonresidential Construction Starts Trend Graphs - May 2023
Below are six graphs recording 12-month moving averages of ConstructConnect’s nonresidential construction starts.
Alex Carrick
Jun 20, 2023
Top 10 Project Starts in the U.S. - May 2023
The accompanying table records the top 10 project starts in the United States for May 2023.
Alex Carrick
Jun 20, 2023
Winning More Work Starts Here: Expert Tips, Market Trends, and Data-Driven Construction Insights
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