Economy: Page 83
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Commercial, institutional sectors boost Dodge Momentum Index 0.6%
The April report found that despite institutional building’s month-to-month "roller coaster ride," the sector is currently 7% higher than April 2015.
By Kim Slowey • May 9, 2016 -
Study: 'Meager' advancements in construction productivity costing industry billions
The World Economic Forum advised construction companies to adopt Lean practices and embrace technology to avoid further losses in productivity.
By Kim Slowey • May 6, 2016 -
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CMD forecasts 7.4% gain in 2016 nonresidential construction starts
The data company's prediction for the year is now higher than last quarter, as first-quarter starts were stronger than anticipated.
By Kim Slowey • May 4, 2016 -
Survey: One-third of San Francisco residents plan to move amid swelling housing costs
The Bay Area Council found that 33% of millennials and 31% of Gen Xers feel threatened by the cost of living.
By Kim Slowey • May 4, 2016 -
Study: Massive Hudson Yards project to add $19B to NYC economy
The 28-acre mixed-use development has created 16% of the city's construction jobs since 2011, according to the report.
By Kim Slowey • May 3, 2016 -
TX housing inventory plummets to 'all-time low'
Real estate market analysts at Texas A&M found that inventory in the state fell to 2.8 months in March — significantly lower than a balanced market supply.
By Kim Slowey • May 3, 2016 -
CoreLogic: Home prices climb 2% as housing industry drives economic growth
Price gains continue to outpace estimates, as CoreLogic had previously predicted only a 0.6% rise in March.
By Emily Peiffer • May 3, 2016 -
Residential sector bolsters 0.3% gain in March construction spending
Gains in residential and nonresidential construction offset the continued drop in the public sector, according to the Commerce Department report.
By Emily Peiffer • May 2, 2016 -
Deep Dive
5 charts that reveal the future of residential construction
During an NAHB webinar, one expert said he expects 2016 to be housing's "best year in a decade."
By Emily Peiffer • May 2, 2016 -
Gen X back in the housing game despite overall dip in US homeownership
The rise in Generation X homeowners signals good news for the residential industry, as the group was one of the hardest hit by the housing crash.
By Kim Slowey • April 29, 2016 -
20 hottest housing markets in April
Realtor.com said that although 550,000 new listings came online in April, the bump wasn't enough to keep up with heightened buyer demand.
By Kim Slowey • April 29, 2016 -
Pending home sales rise 1.4%, but inventory concerns still loom
Overall, March residential construction reports were mixed, as builders remain cautious about the market's momentum and the state of the economy.
By Emily Peiffer • April 27, 2016 -
Zillow: Entry-level home inventory plummeted 10% in last year
Rising prices and a lack of supply particularly impacts first-time homebuyers struggling to make the switch from renting to owning.
By Kim Slowey • April 27, 2016 -
March construction starts slip despite 23% surge in nonresidential building
Dodge Data & Analytics said the the dip last month was largely due to a 30% plunge in the nonbuilding sector.
By Kim Slowey • April 27, 2016 -
New home sales dip 1.5% as builders are 'cautious' about recovery
Despite the slide in March, year-over-year new home sales grew 5.4%.
By Kim Slowey • April 26, 2016 -
Industrial construction not keeping pace with demand
Of the 175.8 million square feet under construction now, 62.5% is speculative.
By Kim Slowey • April 22, 2016 -
NAHB: Despite Q1 remodeling index dip, 'acceptable' 2016 growth expected
The NAHB reported that remodelers were fully booked in Q1 but had a decrease in calls and proposal appointments.
By Kim Slowey • April 22, 2016 -
Goldman Sachs: What labor shortage?
A report contradicts industry associations that say the skilled labor pool is approaching a critical low.
By Kim Slowey • April 21, 2016 -
Procore offers daily data with launch of Construction Health Indicator
The construction tech startup measures the robustness of current market conditions and provides historical data for context.
By Kim Slowey • April 21, 2016 -
Existing home sales rebound with 'sturdy' buyer demand
However, the NAR attributed the overall "choppiness in sales activity so far this year" to ongoing concerns of a lack of available inventory and rising prices.
By Emily Peiffer • April 20, 2016 -
AIA: Architectural billings climb despite 'somewhat disappointing' Q1
The rise in the index in March marked the second-straight month of increases in design services.
By Emily Peiffer • April 20, 2016 -
10 'fastest-growing' US neighborhoods
Realtor.com said the neighborhoods on its list have the new home construction necessary to keep pace with strong demand.
By Kim Slowey • April 20, 2016 -
8.8% slide in housing starts warns of potential 'cooling in the housing market'
Single-family construction saw the steepest drop last month, with a 9.2% slide, and multifamily was close behind with an 8.5% decrease.
By Emily Peiffer • April 19, 2016 -
BuildZoom: City's geography contributes to housing availability and price
Most U.S. metros fall into two categories: expansive or expensive, according to BuildZoom.
By Kim Slowey • April 19, 2016 -
Houzz: 2016 renovation industry confidence remains high
The Houzz Renovation Barometer report found that Q1 business activity is similar to the same period in 2015.
By Kim Slowey • April 19, 2016
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