Tuesday, January 13, 2026
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construction spending

Construction spending falls 2.1% in January

Construction spending fell unexpectedly in January, but the housing sector overall is showing promising signs for a much healthier 2013, regardless.

Construction spending slides 0.3 percent in November

Construction spending fell in November overall, but compared to 2011, the sector is improving, led by private residential construction spending.

New home construction spending up 20.9%, public spending plummets

With conflicting indicators within the same report, it is difficult to call the bottom of the real estate sector, but housing appears to be seeing some improvement, which is good news for the long road to recovery.

Construction spending at highest level in 2.5 years

Construction spending is improving, particularly in the residential real estate sector, which could add to the nation's growth for the first time since 2005.

Construction spending up, now adding to the economy

After years of struggling, builders are seeing slight relief and spending is coming back for housing and residential as government spending declines.

Private and public construction spending slid in February

Construction spending is used to measure the health of the economy, and while spending is higher than in 2011, spending for all sectors slid in February, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.