Construction Spending Down in May; Up Year-Over-Year

The U.S. Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce announced that construction spending during May 2016 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,143.3 billion, 0.8 percent (±1.3 percent) below the revised April estimate of $1,152.4 billion. The May figure is 2.8 percent (±1.6 percent) above the May 2015 estimate of $1,112.2 billion.

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First Look – December 2014

TOP NEWS AEM, Rock Products Team Up for Conference The educational program at CONEXPO Latin America 2015 will feature a new one-day aggregates conference organized by Rock Products and Mining Media International. 60 Minutes Reports on Infrastructure CBS News program 60 Minutes illustrated in the gravest terms the dire conditions of America’s roads and bridges – and indicted congressional inaction…

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Construction Spending Up in November

The U.S. Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce reported that construction spending during November 2013 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $934.4 billion, 1.0 percent (±1.6 percent) above the revised October estimate of $925.1 billion. The November figure is 5.9 percent (±2.0 percent) above the November 2012 estimate of $882.7 billion.

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