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Nonresidential Construction Declined 1% in February

Nonresidential Construction Declined 1% in February

Washington, DC, April 2, 2024—National nonresidential construction spending declined 1.0% in February, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Gen Z Taking Up Skilled Trades

Gen Z Taking Up Skilled Trades

New York, NY, April 2, 2024—"America needs more plumbers, and Gen Z is answering the call,” reports the Wall Street Journal.

Construction Spending Up 10.7% YOY in February

Construction Spending Up 10.7% YOY in February

Washington, DC, April 1, 2024—Construction spending during February 2024 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,091.5 billion, 0.3% below the revised January estimate of $2,096.9 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Homes Built in 2023 Smallest in 13 Years

Homes Built in 2023 Smallest in 13 Years

Washington, DC, April 1, 2024— A National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) analysis found that new homes built in 2023 reached their smallest median size in 13 years.