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, 2013Construction Spending Rises for Fifth Straight Month
Construction spending rose in August for a fifth consecutive month, the Commerce Department reported Oct. 23.
October 23, 2013Oklahoma Adopts $6 Billion Highway and Bridge Construction Plan
The Oklahoma Transportation Commission adopted a $6 billion, eight-year, highway-and-bridge construction plan, the Associated Press reported.
October 11, 2013Construction Spending Rises to Four-Year High
Construction spending rose to a four-year high in July, the Commerce Department reported Sept. 3.
September 3, 2013Construction Spending Declines in June
Construction spending fell 0.6% in June, the first decline in three months, the Commerce Department reported Thursday.
August 1, 2013Construction Spending Rises in May
Construction spending increased 0.5% in May, the Commerce Department reported Monday.
July 1, 2013Construction Spending Rises 0.4% in April
Construction spending increased 0.4% in April, the Commerce Department reported Monday.
June 3, 2013Construction Spending Declines in March
Construction spending fell 1.7% in March, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
May 1, 2013Construction Spending Rises in February
Construction spending rose 1.2% in February, the Commerce Department reported.
April 1, 2013Highway Construction Boosted by Warm Weather
The real value of highway construction increased in January due to warmer weather, according to American Road & Transportation Builders Association.
March 13, 2013