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Orders for Manufactured Goods Rose 1.5% in June

Orders for Manufactured Goods Rose 1.5% in June

Washington, DC, August 3, 2021—New orders for manufactured goods in June, up thirteen of the last fourteen months, increased $7.4 billion or 1.5% to $506.0 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported. This followed a 2.3% May increase.

Construction Employment Continued Its Decline in June

Construction Employment Continued Its Decline in June

Washington, DC, August 3, 2021—Construction employment declined or stagnated in 101 metro areas between February 2020, the last month before the pandemic, and last month, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government employment data.

Construction Spending Inched Up 0.1% in June

Construction Spending Inched Up 0.1% in June

Washington, DC, August 2, 2021—Construction spending during June 2021 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,552.2 billion, 0.1% above the revised May estimate of $1,551.2 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

NAHB Reports on Regional Outlook in Housing Trends Report

NAHB Reports on Regional Outlook in Housing Trends Report

Washington, DC, August 2, 2021-The increased activity in the housing market in the wake of Covid-19, combined with rising housing prices, has hampered prospective buyers’ outlook on the housing market and their ability to buy a home.

Purchasing Managers' Index Continued 14-Month Expansion in July

Purchasing Managers' Index Continued 14-Month Expansion in July

Tempe, AZ, August 2, 2021—The July Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) registered 59.5%, a decrease of 1.1 percentage points from the June reading of 60.6%, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.

Coverings Reports on Success of 2021 Event

Coverings Reports on Success of 2021 Event

Arlington, VA, August 2, 2021-Coverings garnered nearly 10,000 registered attendees for its 2021 event. The show took place July 7 to 9 in Orlando, Florida and included a hybrid platform that allowed for engagement both online and onsite.