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1. March Construction Starts Advance 11 Percent: (Latest News); ... modest declines in January (down 2 percent) and February (down 3 percent), and brings the pace of total construction starts to the highest level over the past six months. Highway and bridge construction ...; Created on 20 April 2018
2. PCA Spring Forecast: Modest Growth Ahead: (Latest News); The Portland Cement Association (PCA) released its annual Spring Forecast which envisions modest growth for cement consumption over the next two years. PCA’s Market Intelligence Group estimates consumption ...; Created on 12 April 2018
3. New Construction Starts in February Recede 3 Percent: (Latest News); ... building in Miami and a $215 million high-rise condominium building in New York. Single-family housing in February slipped 1 percent, easing back for the second month in a row following the modest increases ...; Created on 22 March 2018
4. January Construction Starts Slip 2 Percent: (Latest News); ... a $250 million multifamily high-rise in Jersey City, N.J., and a $175 million multifamily high-rise in Houston. Single-family housing in January receded 3 percent, settling back after the modest gains ...; Created on 22 February 2018
5. New Construction Starts for 2017 Advance 3 Percent: (Economics); ... indicated. “For 2018, the construction expansion is anticipated to continue at a modest pace. The tax reform package is expected to provide a near term lift to overall economic growth, and the likely beneficiaries ...; Created on 21 February 2018
6. Granite Construction Materials Revenue Up 12 Percent: (Latest News); ... oss geographies, as well as modest price increases. Gross profit margin in 2017 was 13.0 percent, compared with 10.7 percent in 2016, as overall public-market demand improved. Profitability also was impa ...; Created on 16 February 2018
7. New Construction Starts for 2017 Advance 3 Percent: (Latest News); ... to continue at a modest pace. The tax reform package is expected to provide a near term lift to overall economic growth, and the likely beneficiaries would be commercial building and multifamily housing. ...; Created on 25 January 2018
8. Outlook/Forecast 2018: (Features); ... market will see modest growth in 2018, the situation will likely vary significantly by state and region, according to Black. The market is forecast to grow in 20 states and Washington, D.C., and slow in ...; Created on 24 January 2018
9. What’s Up Ahead?: (Editorial); ... infrastructure market will see modest growth in 2018, the situation will likely vary significantly by state and region, according to ARTBA Chief Economist Dr. Alison Premo Black. The market is forecast ...; Created on 24 January 2018
10. U.S. Chamber’s Donohue Outlines Four-Point Plan for Infrastructure: (Latest News); ... trade associations, and together, they made the case that infrastructure modernization is a key policy priority across the business community. The U.S. Chamber has long advocated for a modest increase ...; Created on 19 January 2018
11. October Construction Starts Fall 9 Percent: (Economics); ... construction activity going. On the residential side, multifamily housing is retreating from a very strong 2016, but to this point the retreat has been modest. And, the downward pull coming from nonbuilding ...; Created on 27 December 2017
12. New Construction Starts in November Slide 12 Percent: (Latest News); ... Texas Live! development in Arlington, Texas. Office construction slipped a relatively modest 3 percent in November, with support coming from such projects as a $219 million office tower in Camden, N.J., ...; Created on 21 December 2017
13. ARTBA: Transportation Infrastructure Market to Rebound in 2018: (Latest News); ... d local governments, port and waterway construction and work on airport runways is expected to grow modestly in 2018, partially offsetting market declines from the previous year. Although the market ...; Created on 30 November 2017
14. Construction Activity Contributes More to GDP: (Latest News); ... respectable, but more modest, 1.8 percent. Georgia slipped from its number-one ranking in 2015, while South Carolina made a significant jump from 17th to second place. Florida’s ranking of number four ...; Created on 30 November 2017
15. New Construction Starts Jump 14 Percent in September: (Economics); ... housing registered modest gains. Running counter in September was a 3 percent drop for nonbuilding construction, with decreased activity for its public works segment. “The pattern of construction starts ...; Created on 21 November 2017
16. October Construction Starts Fall 9 Percent: (Latest News); ... from a very strong 2016, but to this point the retreat has been modest. And, the downward pull coming from nonbuilding construction appears to be easing, given the ongoing strength shown by pipeline projects ...; Created on 21 November 2017
17. Martin Marietta Optimistic About Future: (Latest News); ... es passed over the previous 24 months, are expected to grow and continue to play an expanded role in public-sector activity. Nonresidential construction is expected to modestly increase in both the he ...; Created on 06 November 2017
18. Hi-Crush Takes a Leap Forward in Third Quarter: (Frac Sand); ... ase to 2.7 to 2.9 million tons. Pricing is also expected to improve modestly through the end of the year, driven by ongoing tightness in frac sand supply and demand, particularly for fine mesh sand. "We ...; Created on 02 November 2017
19. Public Works Construction to Grow 3 Percent in 2018: (Latest News); ... A modest boost will also come from rebuilding efforts in Texas and Florida after Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Multifamily housing will retreat 8 percent in dollars and 11 percent in units to 425,000 (Dodge ...; Created on 02 November 2017
20. New Construction Starts in August Recede 2 Percent: (Economics); ... showing modest improvement after losing some momentum during the previous four months. By major region, single family housing performed as follows in August – the West, up 9 percent; the Midwest, up 6 ...; Created on 31 October 2017
21. New Construction Starts Jump 14 Percent in September: (Latest News); ... Residential building in September edged up 1 percent, as both single-family and multifamily housing registered modest gains. Running counter in September was a 3 percent drop for nonbuilding construction, ...; Created on 19 October 2017
22. PCA Predicts Moderate Cement Growth: (Latest News); ... modest growth outlook. “Once infrastructure and tax reform initiatives take hold and affect economic and construction activity, then we can expect growth in cement consumption to accelerate to higher ...; Created on 11 October 2017
23. New Construction Starts in August Recede 2 Percent: (Latest News); ... family housing in August rose 4 percent, showing modest improvement after losing some momentum during the previous four months. By major region, single family housing performed as follows in August – the ...; Created on 21 September 2017
24. July Construction Starts Increase 6 Percent: (Economics); ... chief economist for Dodge Data & Analytics. “Within that up-and-down pattern there remains a modest upward trend, as it appears that construction starts are still in the process of reaching a peak, as ...; Created on 19 September 2017
25. Publicly Traded Companies Report: (Features); ... thanks to cost efficiency measures, notably in the west of the country. Western Canada saw a modest recovery while volumes in Eastern Canada were negatively impacted by weather and operational challenges. ...; Created on 29 August 2017
26. July Construction Starts Increase 6 Percent: (Latest News); ... present for construction starts over the past year,” stated Robert A. Murray, chief economist for Dodge Data & Analytics. “Within that up-and-down pattern there remains a modest upward trend, as it appears ...; Created on 21 August 2017
27. New Construction Starts in May Edge Up 1 Percent: (Economics); ... modest 4 percent declines for both nonresidential building and housing. “While May revealed slight improvement over April, the pace of expansion so far this spring has generally slowed following the ...; Created on 26 July 2017
28. LafargeHolcim Notes U.S. Business Gains in Second Quarter: (Latest News); ... Canada saw a modest recovery while volumes in Eastern Canada were negatively impacted by weather and operational challenges. ...; Created on 26 July 2017
29. June Construction Starts Climb 4 Percent: (Latest News); ... several factors suggest that 2017 should still see modest growth for the year as a whole. These factors include commercial vacancy rates that remain low as well as greater construction funding coming from ...; Created on 25 July 2017
30. April Construction Starts Retreat 13 Percent: (Economics); ... back 5 percent in April. Single-family housing slipped 6 percent in April, retreating for the second month in a row after showing modest improvement during the fourth quarter of 2016 and the first two ...; Created on 21 June 2017
31. New Construction Starts in May Edge Up 1 Percent: (Latest News); ... electric utilities and gas plants) to register a 23 percent gain in May, offsetting modest 4 percent declines for both nonresidential building and housing. “While May revealed slight improvement ...; Created on 21 June 2017
32. March Construction Starts Climb 5 Percent: (Economics); ... receded 3 percent, which followed modest improvement reported during the previous five months. By region, single-family housing in March showed this pattern – the Midwest, down 9 percent; the West and ...; Created on 06 June 2017
33. April Construction Starts Retreat 13 Percent: (Latest News); ... percent in April, retreating for the second month in a row after showing modest improvement during the fourth quarter of 2016 and the first two months of 2017. April’s pace for single-family housing ...; Created on 24 May 2017
34. Vulcan Materials' First-Quarter Revenues up 4 Percent: (Latest News); ... price for aggregates increased 5 percent, or $0.57 per ton, versus the prior year despite a modest negative mix impact. The overall pricing climate remains favorable as visibility to a sustained recover ...; Created on 10 May 2017
35. Martin Marietta Off to Strong Start in 2017: (Latest News); ... gic acquisitions in our targeted, downstream markets, predominantly Texas and Colorado, completed in 2016, contributed $27 million in first-quarter net sales growth with modest margin contribution. Mar ...; Created on 02 May 2017
36. March Construction Starts Climb 5 Percent: (Latest News); ... housing in March receded 3 percent, which followed modest improvement reported during the previous five months. By region, single family housing in March showed this pattern – the Midwest, down 9 percent; ...; Created on 24 April 2017
37. Forecast: 2.8 Percent Growth In Equipment, Software Investment: (Latest News); ... Railroad equipment investment growth should rebound. Trucks investment growth should strengthen. Computers investment growth may modestly improve. Software investment growth is likely to remain ...; Created on 12 April 2017
38. Polaris Posts Net Loss for Year; Seeks Growth Opportunities: (Latest News); ... ly expected, resulting in a modest decline in activity in the San Francisco Bay Area, the start-up of Long Beach allowed us to achieve a 3 percent increase in sales volumes versus 2015. "Looking for ...; Created on 15 March 2017
39. Frac Sand Market Projected to Expand: (Frac Sand); ... h the more stringent silica dust exposure limit and the European recycling targets are projected to have a modest negative impact on demand. These regulations are expected to accelerate the ongoing tren ...; Created on 23 February 2017
40. New Construction Starts in December Slide 5 Percent: (Economics); ... maintaining the modest if at times hesitant upward trend that was present during 2016. Nonbuilding Construction Nonbuilding construction in December plummeted 41 percent to $82.0 billion (annual rate), ...; Created on 16 February 2017
41. TRIP Report Sounds Alarm on Condition of Alabama Roads: (Latest News); ... a significant boost to the economy by creating jobs in the short term and stimulating long-term economic growth as a result of enhanced mobility and access. While the modest funding increase provide ...; Created on 16 February 2017
42. Vulcan Materials Touts Aggregates Shipments, Price Improvements: (Latest News); ... rofit was 65 percent. These improvements in the company's core profitability were delivered despite modest shipment growth and a year-over-year decline in inventory levels. Asphalt, Concrete and Calcium ...; Created on 07 February 2017
43. New Construction Starts in December Slide 5 Percent: (Latest News); ... tower in Sunny Isles Beach, Fla. Single-family housing in December increased 4 percent, maintaining the modest if at times hesitant upward trend that was present during 2016. Nonbuilding construction ...; Created on 24 January 2017
44. OUTLOOK/FORECAST 2017: (Features); ... the increases that will be realized in the federal program funding levels are modest, just above anticipated growth in inflation and project costs. Many state DOTs did not obligate their federal funds ...; Created on 12 January 2017
45. ARTBA Forecast: Modest Growth in Transportation Construction: (Latest News); ... (FAST) Act” law provided stability for public highway investment, the increases that will be realized in the federal program funding levels are modest, just above anticipated growth in inflation and project ...; Created on 01 December 2016
46. Housing Recovery Continues at Modest Pace: (Latest News); Markets in 162 of the approximately 340 metro areas nationwide returned to or exceeded their last normal levels of economic and housing activity in the third quarter of 2016, according to the National ...; Created on 15 November 2016
47. Headwaters MB Aggregates Market Report: (Features); ... Cemex S.A.B de C.V manufactures and distributes cement, ready-mix concrete and aggregates in more than 50 countries. The company recently reported modest Q2 2016 sales declines in all geographic divisions ...; Created on 24 October 2016
48. Headwaters MB Aggregates Market Report: (Features); ... in Maryneal, Texas. Cemex S.A.B de C.V manufactures and distributes cement, ready-mix concrete and aggregates in more than 50 countries. Cemex recently reported modest Q2 2016 sales declines in all geographic ...; Created on 09 September 2016
49. Construction Spending Flat in July: (Latest News); ... outlook, is for modest gains in the second half of 2016 and in 2017. “Public spending fell 3.1 percent in July and is on track to drop by more than 10 percent for the second straight quarter,” Newpor ...; Created on 01 September 2016
50. Granite Construction Has Strong Second Quarter: (Latest News); ... of 10.8 percent reflects modest improvement from last year. Second quarter selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses increased 2.5 percent to $48.7 million. For the first half of 2016, SG& ...; Created on 24 August 2016

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