Total construction starts rose 6% in August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.2 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Residential starts rose 5%, nonbuilding starts gained 17%, while nonresidential buildings fell 2%.
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Construction Spending Flat in August
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, construction spending during August 2024 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,131.9 billion, 0.1% (±1.2%) below the revised July estimate of $2,133.9 billion.
Read MoreSatyam Panday of S&P Global Ratings Offers Economics Report
Satyam Panday, chief U.S. and Canada Economist, S&P Global Ratings, said in his Q4 2024 U.S. Economic Outlook, that The Fed looks set to embark on a steady series of interest-rate cuts.
Read MoreHow Cement Plants Can Cash in by Modernizing Equipment
New Equipment Built For Your Facility Is The Key To Eliminating Downtime, Optimizing Material Flow And Meeting Increased Production Demands.By Andrew Parker
Read MoreHow to Choose the Right Industrial Camera System
Let’s Take A Look At The Main Criteria You Need To Take Into Account Before You Choose An Industrial Camera System. Edited by Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreThe Cement Lab and Industry 4.0
The Cement Laboratory Is A Crucial Source Of Data. Collecting And Managing That Data Are Vital Tasks Supporting A Plant’s Industry 4.0 Journey, As Flsmidth Cement’s Jens Asbjørn Pedersen Explained To Cement Products.By Jonathan Rowland
Read MorePutting Sustainability, Essential Role of Concrete in Focus
A popular global photo competition called “Concrete in Life,” which highlights the sustainability, essential nature and beauty of concrete throughout the world, has been launched from New York’s influential international Climate Week event.
Read MoreNearly Half of Global Companies Are Ready to Pay a Premium for Lower Emission Steel and Concrete
A new report released by Climate Group and Ramboll at Climate Week NYC reveals close to 50% of global businesses that were surveyed for the research are prepared to pay a premium for lower emission steel and concrete, signaling a powerful and growing demand for more sustainable materials. With steel and concrete emissions responsible for 15% of global emissions, their…
Read MoreAs Predicted: All the News is Good
There is a series of metrics and indicators that point to continuing strength in the economy, with arrows from every imaginable direction pointing upward.
Read MoreA Texas-Sized Cement Squabble
I didn’t expect this in Texas.
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