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Construction Spending Reached Seven-Year High in August

Construction Spending Reached Seven-Year High in August

Arlington, VA, October 2, 2015—Construction spending in August reached $1.086 trillion, a seven-year high, and climbed at the fastest rate since 2006, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America.

New Orders for Manufactured Goods Down in August

New Orders for Manufactured Goods Down in August

Washington, DC, October 2, 2015—New orders for manufactured goods in August, down following two consecutive monthly increases, decreased $8.2 billion or 1.7% to $473.0 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported today. This followed a 0.2% July increase.

Construction Spending Rose in August

Construction Spending Rose in August

Washington, DC, October 1, 2015—Construction spending during August 2015 was estimated at $1,086.2 billion, 0.7% above the revised July estimate of $1,079.1 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce.