New construction starts in November slip 6 percent
Decreased activity reported for nonresidential building, housing, and public works At a seasonally...
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Architecture Billings Index ekes out another small gain
Coming off a modest increase after two consecutive months of contraction, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) recorded another small increase in demand for design services.
Read MoreHomeowners express more interest in Community Development
Thoughtful community development with access to amenities more popular than ever.
Read MoreDodge Momentum Index inches up in November
The Dodge Momentum Index moved 0.3% higher in November to 133.2 from its revised October reading of 132.7 (2000=100).
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New report finds Washington, D.C. could enhance livability while saving billions of dollars with smart surface technologies
Broad deployment of these smart surfaces solutions would cost-effectively reduce health and energy costs citywide while increasing employment, resilience and livability for its citizens, institutions and companies.
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Ready-mix concrete market size will reach $954.7 billion by 2024
The global ready-mix concrete market is expected to reach $954.7 billion by 2024, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. An increasing number of infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, dams coupled with rapid airport expansion works in emerging countries will fuel growth over the next eight years. Furthermore, rising government spending on power plants, manufacturing facilities, construction infrastructure along with the growing population will augment industry expansion over the upcoming years.
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Architecture Billings Index rebounds after two down months
After seeing consecutive months of contracting demand for the first time in four years, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) saw a modest increase demand for design services. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve-month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending.
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October construction starts recede 4 percent
New construction starts in October decreased 4% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $678.9 billion, settling back from the elevated amount that was reported in September, according to Dodge Data & Analytics.
Read MoreASID Interior Design Billings Index (IDBI) 3rd Quarter Report
The third quarter showed positive momentum for the design industry. September’s ASID Interior Design Billings Index (IDBI) value slipped to a score 54.0 from June’s score of 55.9 but remains in expansionary territory.
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Dodge Momentum Index moves higher in October
The Dodge Momentum Index grew 4.1% in October to 133.6 from its revised September reading of 128.3 (2000=100). The Momentum Index is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year. October’s gain nearly reversed the loss in September, and returns the Momentum Index to the rising trend that began earlier in the year.
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