Construction Backlog Grew in March

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The Associated Builders and Contractors Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.3 months in March, an increase of a half month from a year earlier.

House prices jump in March, Halifax data shows

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Property prices continued to defy gravity and surged upwards in March, with Halifax’s latest house price index showing a 1.4% rise – the biggest monthly increase for six months. Year on year house prices are now rising at 11 per cent, the highest level seen since mid 2007, shortly before the financial crash. These latest ... This story continues at House prices jump in March, Halifax data shows Or just read more coverage at Mortgage Finance Gazette

Construction Spending Up Slightly in March

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The U.S. government is reporting that total construction spending in March, 2022 was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,730.5 billion, which is 0.1% higher than February’s revised estimate and 11.7% higher than one year ago. Residential construction came in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $882 billion in March, which is 1% [...] The post Construction Spending Up Slightly in March appeared first on Real Estate Investing Today.

Webinars and Construction Events in March 2022

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This year certainly feels more optimistic than years past, and March is showing up with a long list of in-person events across the US. With no shortage of networking and learning opportunities this month, you’ll find construction events happening from California to New York, and every time zone in between. In fact, you can find […] The post Webinars and Construction Events in March 2022 appeared first on Digital Builder.

Construction contractor outlook darkens as profit expectations, backlog fall

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Dive Brief: Contractor confidence took another dive in June as backlogs, the lifeblood of future work in the construction industry, dipped into negative territory for the first time since January, according to Associated Builders and Contractors. Contractors extended their pessimistic outlook to a fourth straight month, with expectations for profit margins falling below a score of 50, indicating construction pros now think profits will shrink over the next 6 months, for the first time since Oc...

Construction Jobs Rise Again, 19K Are Added in March

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Industry employment tops pre-pandemic peak for the first time, BLS says.

Industry Confidence Falters Amid High Prices, Worker Shortages: ABC Survey

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July 12, 2022 James Leggate KEYWORDS Anirban Basu / Associated Builders and Contractors / construction backlog indicator Order Reprints No Comments High materials prices and skilled worker shortages are key factors coloring contractors’ expectations for the future, says the Associated Builders and Contractors in its latest confidence in...

Industry Confidence Drops Amid High Prices, Worker Shortage: ABC

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July 12, 2022 James Leggate KEYWORDS Anirban Basu / Associated Builders and Contractors / construction backlog indicator Order Reprints No Comments High materials prices and skilled worker shortages are key factors coloring contractors’ expectations for the future, says the Associated Builders and Contractors in its latest confidence in...