All major segments of construction spending increased in October,bringing total spending to a 37-month high at an annualized rate of$872 billion,according to an analysis of new federal data released by the Associated General Contractors of ...
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The month of October marked a 37-month construction spending high, accumulating a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $872 billion, according to the latest Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) report. October's adjusted annual ...
However glass industry professionals ultimately voted in the presidential election, one reaction has been near unanimous: relief that the campaigning has come to a close. Mark Silverberg, president of Technoform North America Inc. in ...
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Nonresidential fixed investment fell 4.4 percent in the third quarter of this year, according to the U.S. Commerce Department's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report. This quarter's decline precedes a 0.6 percent increase in the second ...
Billings at architecture firms accelerated to their strongest pace of growth since December 2010.As a leading economic indicator of construction activity,the Architecture Billings Index(ABI)reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lag ...
U. S. Solvents demand will continue to rebound from its recessionary lows, rising 1.5% per year in volume terms through 2016 to 10.9 billion pounds. A strong rebound in construction activity will drive strong increases in solvent demand in ...
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Billings at architecture firms in September increased at their fastest pace since late 2010.As a leading economic indicator of construction activity,the Architecture Billings Index(ABI)reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lag time ...
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The Dodge Momentum Index retreated 0.8 percent in September compared to August,according to McGraw-Hill Construction.The Momentum Index is a monthly measure of the first report for nonresidential building projects in planning,which have ...
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Demand for windows and doors in the US is forecast to rise 9.3 percent per year to $34.2 billion in 2016. Growth will be spurred by a rebound in housing completions and gains in building construction spending from a depressed 2011 base. ...
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The U.S.Census Bureau reported that total construction spending fell 0.9 percent in July to$834.4 billion after rising 0.4 percent in June,ending three months of consecutive increases.On a positive note, year-to-date,construction spending ...
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The Architecture Billings Index(ABI)shows positive growth for the first time since March,according to the latest report from the American Institute of Architects.The ABI inched nearly three points up.August held an ABI score of 50.2,in ...
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On the heels of a nearly three-point increase,the Architecture Billings Index(ABI)climbed into positive terrain for the first time in five months.As a leading economic indicator of construction activity,the ABI reflects the approximate nine ...
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The Dodge Momentum Index fell 1.4 percent in August compared to July,according to the latest report from McGraw-Hill Construction,a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies.The Momentum Index is a monthly measure of the first(or initial)report ...
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Global demand for emulsion polymers is forecast to rise 5.1 percent per year to 13.3 million metric tons(dry basis)in 2016 the Freedonia Group said.Advances will be fueled by increased production of water-based paint,coatings,and ...
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2013 may be another golden year for fab equipment spending,says SEMI,with growth of 17%to almost $43bn. The last two golden years were 2007 and 2011,says SEMI:"Although spending in 2012 will decline,it may still turn out to be the third ...
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