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Monday, June 1, 2015

April 2015 Construction Spending

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Overall construction spending in the United States jumped 2.2% during April (more than triple the +0.7% expected), to a seasonally adjusted and annualized rate (SAAR) of $1.006 trillion -- the first time since November 2008 that total spending exceeded $1 trillion. The private non-residential component increased by $11.1 billion (+3.1%). Outlays on public projects rose by $9.0 billion (+3.3%) while the private residential component brought up the rear with a more meager $1.9 billion (+0.6%). 
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Click here for a discussion of April’s new residential permits, starts and completions. Click here for a discussion of new and existing home sales, inventories and prices.
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