Construction + Economy

ConstructConnect recently published new projections of U.S. put-in-place (PIP) construction activity. Overall, the organization sees a robust future for construction activity over the next three years in both the residential and nonresidential building sectors.

The September 2018 Electroindustry Business Confidence Index (EBCI), maintained by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), dipped into negative territory for the first time in two years. The EBCI dropped to 46.4 for the month, following a general downward trend since February of this year.

Architecture firm billings growth slowed in September but remained positive for the twelfth consecutive month, according to The American Institute of Architects (AIA).

In its latest Commercial Construction Index report, accounting and advisory firm Marcum said nonresidential spending growth was lower than expected in the second quarter of 2018, increasing 4.2% from the second quarter of 2017.

Architecture firm billings rebounded solidly in August 2018, posting their eleventh consecutive month of growth, according to a report from The American Institute of Architects (AIA).

Architecture firm billings growth slowed again in July 2018 but remained positive overall for the tenth consecutive month, according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

Construction spending is projected to grow through 2019, according to a new consensus forecast from The American Institute of Architects (AIA).

Architecture firm billings slowed in June but remained positive for the ninth consecutive month, according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

Yesterday, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) testified on behalf of its member companies who would be materially affected by additional 25 percent tariffs proposed by the Office of U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), supplementing the existing tariffs on more than 100 electrical and medical imaging products and inputs imported from China.