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Construction Employment Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Peak in Majority of Metro Areas
Construction employment increased from February 2020—the month before the coronavirus pandemic—to February 2022 in nearly three-fifths of U.S. metro areas, according to the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data. Association officials said it is getting harder … Continue reading
The Multi-Trillion Dollar Budget Reviewed: What it Means for Construction and Glass
The Biden Administration released the Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2023 last week. In about 150 pages, the budget details the spending of more than $5 trillion, and several departments are receiving portions of those funds to … Continue reading
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Tagged 2023 budget, Biden administration, construction news, glass, glazing, Legislation, US Government
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Dodge Momentum Index Falls in January
The Dodge Momentum Index declined 7% in January to a four-month low of 152.9 (2000=100), from the revised December reading of 163.7. The Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Construction Network, is a monthly measure of the initial report for nonresidential … Continue reading
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Construction Adds 22,000 Jobs in December; Jobless Rate Falls To 5%
Construction employment increased by 22,000 jobs between November and December as nonresidential construction firms added workers for the fourth month in a row while residential construction employment slipped, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of … Continue reading
Dodge Momentum Index Jumps in October
The Dodge Momentum Index increased 10% in October to 181.2 (2000=100), from the revised September reading of 164.6. The Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Construction Network, is a monthly measure of the initial report for nonresidential building projects in planning, … Continue reading
