Energy input prices increased in March at their fastest pace since June of 2020 as the conflict in Iran impacted critical global supply chains, according to an analysis from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Building material prices, excluding …
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Construction Sector Adds 15,000 Jobs in June
In June, nationwide total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 147,000, up from 144,000 jobs added in May, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The construction sector saw a 15,000-job increase in June compared to May. 21 states added construction …
Read More »U.S. Job Market Solid in April
According to the U.S. Labor Department, 177,000 jobs were added by U.S. employers in April. The unemployment rate in April remained unchanged at 4.2%. These numbers indicate that the U.S. labor market remains in good condition. The solid labor market …
Read More »Building Material Prices Increase Year Over Year
Prices for building materials for new residential construction, minus capital investment, labor and imports, increased 0.7% from 2023 this year. According to the Producer Price Index (PPI) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, prices increased 0.3% in October but …
Read More »199,000 New Jobs Added in November
The U.S. added 199,000 jobs in November, according to a recent survey from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The unemployment rate also fell 3.7% during November. The two industries that experienced the biggest gains were health care and …
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