The U.S. Census Bureau announced construction-spending statistics for full year 2016, as well as December 2016. The value of construction in 2016 was $1,162.4 billion, 4.5 percent (±1.0 percent) above the $1,112.4 billion spent in 2015.
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Vulcan Materials Touts Aggregates Shipments, Price Improvements
Vulcan Materials Co. announced results for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2016. The company’s fourth quarter results reflect solid price growth in aggregates and higher gross profits in the company’s Asphalt and Concrete segments, partially offsetting the earnings effect from a 3.5 percent decline in aggregates shipments.
Read MoreConExpo-Con/Agg Spotlight: BKT
From March 7-11, BKT will be on the international stage at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2017 in Las Vegas to display the top-of-the-range tires of its Earthmax lineup for construction, mining and earthmoving vehicles at Booth C22020. Attendees will have the opportunity to take a closer look at some outstanding members of the Earthmax product family, which has been growing more and more…
Read MoreDodge Momentum Index Moves Higher
The Dodge Momentum Index rose 3.9 percent in January to 142.6 (2000=100) from its revised December reading of 137.3. The Momentum Index is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year.
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