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1. New Construction Starts in July Slide 9 Percent: (Latest News); ... Amidst the monthly ups-and-downs, the broad trend for construction starts during 2018 remains one of modest expansion.” Nonresidential Building Nonresidential building in July was $318.0 billion ...; Created on 21 August 2018
2. Economic Update: (Economics); ... nonresidential spending remains modest and inconsistent. However, rising materials costs and shortages of qualified workers may stall all types of projects.” Association officials noted that rapidly ...; Created on 13 August 2018
3. Publicly Traded Companies: (Features); ... growth in Colorado, resulting in a modest price increase for the West Group. Traditional cold and wet conditions, coupled with railroad inefficiencies, also contributed to the 12.4 percent shipment decline ...; Created on 13 August 2018
4. Vulcan's Aggregates Division Paces Strong Quarter: (Latest News); ... ama, Arizona and Illinois decreased modestly versus the prior year. Reported freight-adjusted pricing in long-haul markets, where locally available aggregates are not available, was negatively impacted by h ...; Created on 31 July 2018
5. New Construction Starts in April Pull Back 13 Percent: (Economics); ... “The average for March and April shows that construction starts so far in 2018 are proceeding slightly behind last year’s average pace. Even with this modest slowdown in early 2018, there are several factors ...; Created on 25 July 2018
6. June Construction Starts Jump 11 Percent: (Latest News); ... the first quarter, which itself was up 2 percent from the final three months of 2017. On that basis, one can say that the expansion for construction starts continued at a modest pace during the first half ...; Created on 25 July 2018
7. The Rock Products Interview: Randy Lake: (Features); ... rule diverts important attention and resources away from actively managing safety, while yielding modest improvements to working conditions. The rule is highly costly to our operations and NSSGA estimates ...; Created on 11 July 2018
8. Construction Spending Rises; Highway Spending Declines: (Latest News); ... America. “Single-family homebuilding is continuing to expand, while multifamily construction has pulled out of a recent slump, but growth in private nonresidential spending remains modest and inconsistent. ...; Created on 05 July 2018
9. March Construction Starts Advance 11 Percent: (Economics); ... adjusted annual rate of $785.2 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. The substantial gain followed modest declines in January (down 2 percent) and February (down 3 percent), and brings the pace ...; Created on 15 June 2018
10. New Construction Starts in February Recede 3 Percent: (Economics); ... the modest increases witnessed during the second half of 2017. In February, single family housing by major region showed gains in the Northeast, up 12 percent; and the Midwest, up 8 percent; but declines ...; Created on 30 May 2018
11. New Construction Starts in April Pull Back 13 Percent: (Latest News); ... last year’s average pace. Even with this modest slowdown in early 2018, there are several factors in the current environment that should help construction activity to stay close to recent levels. Job growth ...; Created on 18 May 2018
12. Martin Marietta Takes First Quarter Hit; Bluegrass Acquisition Moves Forward: (Latest News); ... yards in Florida and Georgia. Product mix, reduced commercial rail-shipped volumes and various competitive dynamics in portions of Texas offset robust pricing growth in Colorado, resulting in a modest ...; Created on 08 May 2018
13. Construction Spending Dips on Steel Tariffs; Highways Rise: (Latest News); ... trading partners, including Canada, Mexico and the European Union. The private sector funding declines were too large to offset the modest increase in public sector funding, particularly for highway and ...; Created on 01 May 2018
14. January Construction Starts Slip 2 Percent: (Economics); ... modest gains reported during the previous five months. In January, single-family housing showed this pattern by major region – the West, down 11 percent; the South Central, down 2 percent; the South Atlantic, ...; Created on 24 April 2018
15. 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
16. 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
17. 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
18. 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
19. 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
20. 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
21. 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
22. 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
23. 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
24. 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
25. 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
26. 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
27. 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
28. 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
29. 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
30. 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
31. 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
32. 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
33. 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
34. 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
35. 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
36. 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
37. 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
38. 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
39. 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
40. 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
41. 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
42. 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
43. 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
44. 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
45. 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
46. 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
47. 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
48. 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
49. 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
50. 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

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