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June Construction Economic Numbers Mixed

August 23, 2018 | Share:

According to the June 2018 measurements by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the “construction economy” remains strong. There are a couple items worth keeping a close watch on, but economists are presently calling them anomalies.

Non-residential construction spending shrunk by 1.6% in June as compared to May. The total spend in June for commercial construction was approximately $742 billion. This decrease is being driven by what can only be described as an expected dip (3.5%) in public construction project spending as money from previous stimulus packages continues to dry up. In positive news, the previous gains in the private sector stayed in place and overall commercial construction spending was still 4.2% higher than it was in June 2017.

The construction job market also continues to grow. While the overall unemployment rate rose 0.2%, the construction industry saw 13,000 jobs added in June to bring the total number of new construction jobs in 2018 to 282,000. This suggests that employers see work in the near future and are in need of qualified labor, so the economic numbers should continue to improve in July and August.

All in all, the construction industry seems to be in a continuous climb out of its low point after the 2008 recession; and all present indications are that continued improvement is on the horizon.

If you have any questions on this or other construction issues, please contact me at jquinter@offitkurman.com or  484.531.1701

 

ABOUT JOSHUA QUINTER

jquinter@offitkurman.com |484.531.1701

Josh Quinter is a commercial litigation and business planning lawyer with a focus on construction law. Mr. Quinter actively works with his clients in the areas of business planning, contract negotiation and project consulting, risk management and dispute resolution, and litigation. His client service and professionalism have earned him the distinction of being named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, a Lawyer on the Fast Track, and a Rising Star.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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