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    ABI
    Feb 18, 2015

    ABI softens slightly

    After nine months of growth, the Architectural Billings Index softened slightly in January — likely as a result of the weather.

    Construction
    Feb 06, 2015

    Construction Employment At Highest Level in 6 Years

    Construction firms added 39,000 jobs in January, lowering the industry employment rate to 9.8 percent, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).

    Construction
    Feb 02, 2015

    Construction Spending Returns to 2008 levels, AGC Analysis Says

    At the end of 2014, construction spending reached $982 billion, its highest level since 2008, according to an analysis of Census Bureau data by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).

    Construction
    Feb 02, 2015

    Construction Spending Hits Six-Year High

    Spending on U.S. construction projects is at its highest point since the economic downturn year of 2008, according to the Associated General Contractors of America, reaching $961 billion.

    AIA
    Jan 28, 2015

    AIA forecast predicts strong 2015, ‘16

    Despite weather-related problems at the beginning of 2014, construction spending rose dramatically for the rest of the year, and looks to continue that trend this year and next, according to the Consensus Construction Forecast.

    Construction
    Jan 27, 2015

    2014 Ends With Increases In Construction Employment

    The construction industry’s atmosphere of optimism about increasing numbers of jobs was borne out by employment gains in December of last year, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).

    ABI
    Jan 21, 2015

    ABI Ended 2014 on the Upswing

    The Architectural Billings Index ended 2014 with healthy momentum, with ten months of the year showing an increase in architectural billings.

    Construction
    Jan 21, 2015

    Construction Firms Foresee More Hiring in 2015

    The overwhelming majority of construction firms anticipate adding new employees in 2015, according to a survey conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).

    Architects
    Jan 21, 2015

    Architectural Billings Index Suggests Improved Construction Outlook for 2015

    While the numbers for last November declined slightly, the Architectural Billings Index marked its seventh consecutive positive month — a good sign for the construction outlook in 2015.