Commerce Department

Jul 1, 2020

US construction spending fell 2.1% in May

U.S. construction spending fell for a second month in May with both home building and nonresidential activity declining.

May 26, 2020

US new-home sales post slight gain in April

U.S. new home sales ticked up 0.6% in April, a surprising gain amid the coronavirus outbreak that hints at the relative health of potential buyers.

Feb 3, 2020

US construction spending dips 0.2% in December

Spending on U.S. construction projects edged down by a slight 0.2% in December, closing out a year when total construction showed its first annual decline in eight years.

Jul 1, 2014

US construction spending up 0.1 percent in May

U.S. construction spending barely increased in May as gains in spending on non-residential projects such as office buildings and public construction were largely offset by a big drop in home building.

May 16, 2014

US home building climbs 13.2 percent in April

U.S. home construction surged in April to its highest pace in five months. Almost all that increase came from the volatile apartment sector, a sign that Americans are still struggling to buy single-family homes.

May 1, 2014

Construction spending rises in March

U.S. construction spending rose slightly in March, fueled by increases for apartments, single-family homes, factories, health care centers and office projects.

Feb 26, 2014

Sales of new homes up in Jan.

U.S. sales of new homes rebounded in January to the fastest pace in more than five years, offering hopes that housing could be regaining momentum after a slowdown last year caused by rising interest rates.

Dec 17, 2013

Homebuilder confidence surges in December

U.S. homebuilders' confidence bounced back strongly this month, a sign that construction and industry hiring may pick up in coming months.

Nov 26, 2013

US apartment permits rise to 5-year high

U.S. developers received approval in October to build apartments at the fastest pace in five years, a trend that could boost economic growth in the final three months of the year.

Oct 22, 2013

Construction spending up 0.6 percent in August

Spending on U.S. construction projects rose at a solid pace in August, helped by further gains in residential building. Overall construction activity climbed to the highest level in more than four years.

Sep 25, 2013

US new-home sales jump 7.9 percent in August

Americans stepped up purchases of new homes in August after cutting back in July, suggesting that higher mortgage rates may not be slowing the housing recovery.