construction News Updates

Business

Construction Spending Climbs to More Than Two-Year High

Construction spending rose in May to the highest level in more than two years, the Commerce Department said Monday.

July 2, 2012
Business

Construction Spending Rises 0.3%

Construction spending rose in April for a second straight month, the Commerce Department said Friday.

June 1, 2012
Business

Construction Comeback Boosts Flatbeds, Heavy Haulers

The reinvigorated U.S. construction sector, including home and commercial building, is driving stronger business volumes for flatbed and heavy haul carriers, according to several fleet officials.

May 21, 2012
Business

Construction Spending Rises in March

Construction spending edged up 0.1% in March, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.

May 1, 2012
Business

Construction Spending Falls in February

Construction spending dropped 1.1% in February, the largest decline in seven months, the Commerce Department said Monday.

April 2, 2012
Business

Construction Spending Dips in January

Construction spending slipped 0.1% in January, the first decline since July, the Commerce Department said Thursday.

March 1, 2012
Business

Construction Spending Rises in December

Construction spending rose 1.5% in December, the most in four months, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.

February 1, 2012
Business

Construction Spending Rises in November

Construction spending rose 1.2% in November, the third increase in four months, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.

January 3, 2012
Business

Construction Spending Rises in October

Construction spending rose 0.8% in October, the third straight monthly increase, the Commerce Department said Thursday.

December 1, 2011
Business

Construction Spending Rises in September

Construction spending edged up 0.2% in September, the second straight monthly increase, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.

November 1, 2011