Tag Archives: Construction

Despite overall increases in construction spending, residential construction couldn't keep up. Find out more in this report from the Census Bureau.

Following a soft summer, the increase in new single-family home sales seems like a welcome relief. Click through to find out what experts have to say about the increase, and what it means when facing the recovery from Hurricane Florence.

Housing starts were up in August, according to a recent survey, though permits are down. Hear from experts on what factors may impact new contruction in the near future.

Despite affordability concerns, the single-family construction market has stayed relatively strong. Is this strong construction market improving the inventory shortage?

Single-family permits are up and construction companies have been unable to keep up with the increase. See where permits have increased the most.

How many women are employed in construction-related jobs? A new report examines gender equity within this slice of the industry.

The economy expanded moderately in August, but construction jobs are still on the low end. See how the limited construction job market is impacting housing as a whole.

According to some recent data, labor shortages in residential construction. Additionally, the decrease in labor has also slowed down the rate they accept incoming orders.

The Census Bureau will release its monthly construction spending report, which also includes spending on the building of new single-family homes. Here’s what else is happening in The Week Ahead.

The volume of residential construction is seeing a steady increase. Here are some of the challenges and opportunities to get a loan for new construction in an environment of credit easing.