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Business
2012 Construction Outlook: MultiFamily Housing and Infrastructure Diverge
Ken Simonson and Anirban Basu see continued strength in multifamily housing but diminishing infrastructure construction spending
January 11, 2012
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Business
Gilbane Construction Industry Economic Report Foresees Ongoing Challenges in 2012
Free report projects that the recovery of the construction market will lag behind the overall economic recovery
December 22, 2011
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Business
Construction News Tracker: 2012 Construction Outlook
AGC and ABC chief economists weigh in on the 2012 construction outlook; why the House dashed all hope for a 2011 Highway Bill; and how FHWA is encouraging innovation in highway construction. All this and more on the construction industry newscast.
December 15, 2011
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Business
Paving Market to Hit Bottom in 2012
ARTBA forecasts its largest sectors to shrink 6%, with passenger rail declines offset by growth in freight rail and port investments
December 12, 2011
The value of transportation construction put in place (blue line) has increased every year since 2003, sustained by federal stimulus spending in 2009 and 2010. Transportation construction is generally less volatile, but the end of the stimulus program means declines likely in 2012 and perhaps into 2013.
Business
Residential Construction Spending Rises for Fourth Month
Among the statistical tumult, housing numbers offer glimmers of hope
November 30, 2011
Business
Canadian Economic Outlook Encouraging
Jobs growth, stable politics make Canada "the place to be"
September 26, 2011
Business
Private Nonresidential Construction Spending Falls 0.4 Percent in July
More cautious lending translates into diminished commercial construction starts.
September 1, 2011
Business
How Market Analysis of the Construction Industry Drives Predictable Success
Using market analysis will provide you with information designed to grow market share and revenues.
July 13, 2011
Business
Construction Recovery May be Two Years Away
Scarcity of jobs and a still-receding housing market are one/two punches keeping the economy on the ropes
June 9, 2011
'You can see here that the economy has hit a soft patch and I expect this soft patch will last through the summer,' said Associated Builders and Contractors Chief Economist Anirban Basu. 'And as a result, I would expect the construction recovery to stall as well.'
Business
Residential Design + Build Market Trends Offer Hope for Housing Recovery
95% of custom homebuilders say their 2011 outlook will either hold steady or improve
April 27, 2011
Business
Soaring March Materials Costs Strain Contractors' Margins
Construction spending has sunk to 1999 levels, keeping bids down despite huge price increases for diesel fuel, metals, other construction inputs
April 22, 2011
Business
Q2 2011 Economic Outlook
Industry experts predict economic recovery but remain cautious about when it will happen.
April 6, 2011
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Business
Optimism for U.S. and Global Economic Outlooks Rises Sharply Among U.S. Industrial Manufacturers
According to PwC's Q4 2010 Manufacturing Barometer, 63% of manufacturers expressed optimism about the U.S. economy's prospects for the year ahead.
January 27, 2011
Business
Three Months of Growth But Construction Remains "Fragile"
Power, residential construction offset private spending declines; public construction continues rise but Congressional change and state budget woes suggest a downturn ahead
January 4, 2011
Sustainability
United Rentals Commits to Sustainable Growth in 2011
Sustainable Growth program designed to help customers and supply chain control emissions, energy use and build sustainably
December 30, 2010
Sustainability
Ford Aims to Help Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Its Global Supply Chain
May 20, 2010
Concrete
PCA Economic Outlook for 2010
American Cement Association
Marginal gains in cement consumption offer little relief in 2010.
January 15, 2010
Rental
2009 Rental Industry Outlook
Wells Fargo Construction Industry Forecast predicts challenging year for U.S. rental industry
March 9, 2009
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