Economy: Page 4
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Construction takes bigger bite out of the Big Apple
Building expenditures in New York City will jump 10% above pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2023 to reach $83 billion, according to a new report.
By Sebastian Obando • Oct. 19, 2023 -
Economic Reports
Construction starts tumble as megaprojects, manufacturing falter
In addition, the Architecture Billings Index, a measure of future construction work, posted its lowest score since December 2020.
By Sebastian Obando • Oct. 19, 2023 -
Trendline
Top 5 stories from Construction Dive
Construction Dive editors curate some of the industry’s top stories from this year.
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Goldman Sachs, developer break ground on $500M Dallas campus
Balfour Beatty will reportedly build the all-electric facility, which comes at a time of soaring office vacancies in the city.
By Jennifer Goodman • Oct. 17, 2023 -
Construction input prices rise again as energy costs soar
More increases could soon follow due to conflicts in energy-producing countries, said the ABC’s chief economist.
By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 12, 2023 -
Backlog dips, but contractor confidence remains high
Despite firms’ stable profit margins and expanding sales, the economy faces several challenges that could affect construction, said ABC’s chief economist.
By Jennifer Goodman • Oct. 11, 2023 -
2024’s top construction events
It’s time to plan for the year ahead. Construction Dive has you covered with a full list of industry conferences, expos and meetings on tap for 2024.
By Matthew Thibault • Updated Jan. 12, 2024 -
10-year Treasury hits highest level since 2007
As rates skyrocket, multifamily construction deals and transactions get even harder to pencil out.
By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 10, 2023 -
Construction job openings inch down
The labor market appears to be cooling, but construction labor woes won’t go anywhere anytime soon, an economist says.
By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 4, 2023 -
Economic Reports
Manufacturing continues to drive construction spending
An uptick in megaproject funding drove overall nonresidential outlays higher for the third consecutive month, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
By Sebastian Obando • Oct. 2, 2023 -
Contech Funding
5 construction technology firms snare funding
Three startups completed seed rounds and two established companies bolstered their coffers in recent months.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 27, 2023 -
‘Everybody’s going to be impacted’: Fed shutdown would delay civil work
Infrastructure projects will be held up if the government is not funded by Sunday, according to the White House and association leaders.
By Julie Strupp • Updated Sept. 27, 2023 -
Economic Reports
Manufacturing, transportation gains lift construction starts
Factory project kickoffs continued their tear, rocketing 285% from the month before.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 22, 2023 -
Q&A
Construction M&A deals slow after record run
A rebound in mergers and acquisitions should come later this year as economic confidence and financing conditions improve, says a banking executive.
By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 21, 2023 -
3 manufacturing megaprojects delayed by labor, permitting issues
Teams have hit pause on Scout Motors’ $2 billion EV plant in South Carolina and American Battery Factory’s $1.2 billion facility in Arizona.
By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 20, 2023 -
Returns for apartments continue to fall
A real estate industry report ranks the areas of the country with the most and least returns for multifamily investors.
By Leslie Shaver • Sept. 19, 2023 -
Major construction in Vegas ahead of Formula 1 race
The city will see $8 billion worth of projects this year, including some for the Grand Prix in November.
By Jennifer Goodman • Sept. 19, 2023 -
Q&A
Atlanta construction exec deals with supply chain snarls
DPR Construction’s Kali Bonnell sees positive indicators for the industry, including a strong pipeline of projects.
By Julie Strupp • Sept. 19, 2023 -
Sponsored by Sensera Systems
Inside contractors’ top concerns in 2023 and into 2024
The biggest challenges facing the industry today, plus tips for thriving during uncertain times.
Sept. 18, 2023 -
Economic Reports
Construction prices jump for first time in 6 months
A surge in fuel costs pushed the building materials index higher, dashing hopes of cooling inflation.
By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 15, 2023 -
Economic Reports
Infrastructure backlog jumps 24%, pushing demand to ‘upper end of historic levels’
Despite a slew of headwinds, the country’s biggest contractors continue to book more new business, said Anirban Basu, ABC chief economist.
By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 13, 2023 -
Best 10 states for small business taxes
A new report analyzed federal data to find the most tax-friendly states for small businesses such as specialty contractors, subcontractors and home builders.
By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 12, 2023 -
Economic Reports
Construction planning posts largest drop since March
Commercial and institutional activity are likely to continue to be constrained for the rest of 2023, as evidenced by a key index’s sixth straight decline.
By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 11, 2023 -
Project Milestones
Clayco breaks ground on $1.5B Indiana manufacturing plant
The Chicago-based general contractor will self-perform the concrete foundations, flatwork, tilt-up wall panels and concrete paving on the lithium-ion battery separator materials hub.
By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 6, 2023 -
Economic Reports
Construction spending growth looks ‘solid going forward’
Strong nonresidential hiring numbers and several massive projects in development signal more investment ahead, according to ABC’s chief economist.
By Sebastian Obando • Sept. 5, 2023 -
Q&A
Data center construction rides AI wave: CBRE director
Rapid growth in artificial intelligence is fueling data center demand.
By Sebastian Obando • Aug. 22, 2023