... 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 ...
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) released its annual Spring Forecast which envisions modestgrowth for cement consumption over the next two years.
PCA’s Market Intelligence Group estimates consumption ...
... 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 ...
... 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 ...
... 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 ...
... 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 ...
... 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. ...
... market will see modestgrowth 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 ...
... infrastructure market will see modestgrowth 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 ...
... 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 ...
... 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 ...
... 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., ...
... 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 ...
... 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 ...
... 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 ...
... 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 ...
... 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 ...
... 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 ...
... 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 ...
... 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 ...
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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, ...
... modestgrowth 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 ...
... 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 ...
... 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 ...
... 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. ...
... 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 ...
... 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 ...
... several factors suggest that 2017 should still see modestgrowth for the year as a whole. These factors include commercial vacancy rates that remain low as well as greater construction funding coming from ...
... 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 ...
... 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 ...
... 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 ...
... 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 ...
... 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 ...
... 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 ...
... 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; ...
... 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 ...
... 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 ...
... 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), ...
... 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 ...
... 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
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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
... (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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
... 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 ...
... 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 ...
... 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& ...