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Construction Spending Rose In January From December And January 2021 But Public Construction Is Being Delayed By Inaction In Washington

 

Construction spending increased in January compared to both December and a year ago, with strong gains in private nonresidential and residential construction but mixed results for public spending, according to an analysis of federal spending data the Associated General Contractors of America released today. Association leaders urged Washington officials to speed the award of funds promised by the Bipartisan Infrastructure law.

鈥淧rivate nonresidential construction, especially for manufacturing plants, has rebounded sharply in recent months, while demand for housing remains strong,鈥 said Ken Simonson, the association鈥檚 chief economist. 鈥淏ut public projects have yet to grow consistently.鈥

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