construction News Updates

Business

Housing Starts Rise 2.8% in March

Housing starts climbed 2.8% in March to a 946,000 annualized rate after February’s 920,000 pace, which was higher than previously reported, Commerce Department reported April 16.

April 16, 2014
Business

Construction Spending Rises Little in February

Construction spending rose 0.1% in February, the Commerce Department reported April 1.

April 1, 2014
Government, Business

N.J. DOT Awards Three Grants

The New Jersey Department of Transportation announced three grants worth a total of $700,000 that would help municipalities in three counties advance safety and pavement reconstruction projects.

March 18, 2014
Business

Construction Spending, ISM Manufacturing Index Rise

Construction spending rose in January, led by private building, the Commerce Department reported March 3.

March 3, 2014
Business

Construction Spending Rises Modestly in December

Construction spending rose 0.1% in December, the Commerce Department reported Feb. 3.

February 3, 2014
Business

Housing Starts Drop 9.9% in December

December housing starts dropped 9.9%, the Commerce Department said Jan. 17.

January 17, 2014
Business

Construction Spending Rises 1% in November

Construction spending rose 1% in November to the highest pace in more than four years, the Commerce Department reported Jan. 2.

January 2, 2014
Business

Construction Spending Rises 0.8% in October

Construction spending rose 0.8% in October to the highest pace in six years, the Commerce Department reported Dec. 2.

December 2, 2013
Business

Building Permits Rise to Five-Year High

Applications for home construction, an indicator of future construction activity, rose to the highest level in five years in October, the Commerce Department said Nov. 26.

November 26, 2013
Business

Construction Spending Rises for Fifth Straight Month

Construction spending rose in August for a fifth consecutive month, the Commerce Department reported Oct. 23.

October 23, 2013