Construction Spending: July 2016

Today, the U.S. Census Bureau released their latest read of construction spending for July showing generally flattening in spending for residential construction while non-residential spending increased.

On a month-to-month basis, total residential construction spending increased 032% on the month rising 6.97% above the level seen a year earlier but still remained well below the peak level seen in 2006.

Single family construction spending declined a slight 0.015% on the month rising 9.62% above the level seen a year earlier but still remained well below it's peak level reached in 2006.

Non-residential construction spending increased 1.67% on the month climbing 7.60% above the level seen a year earlier and surging well above the level reached at the peak of the Great Recession in 2008.

The following charts (click for larger dynamic versions) show private residential construction spending, private residential single family construction spending and private non-residential construction spending broken out and plotted since 1993 along with the year-over-year, month-to-month and peak percent change to each since 1994 and 2000 – 2005.

Construction Spending: April 2016

Today, the U.S. Census Bureau released their latest read of construction spending showing generally worsening results in April with total private residential, private single family residential and private non-residential construction spending all declining on the month.

On a month-to-month basis, total residential construction spending declined 1.5% on the month rising 8.0% above the level seen a year earlier but still remained well below the peak level seen in 2006.

Single family construction spending declined a slight 0.004% on the month rising 12.9% above the level seen a year earlier but still remained well below it's peak level reached in 2006.

Non-residential construction spending declined 1.5% on the month climbing 3.4% above the level seen a year earlier.

The following charts (click for larger dynamic versions) show private residential construction spending, private residential single family construction spending and private non-residential construction spending broken out and plotted since 1993 along with the year-over-year, month-to-month and peak percent change to each since 1994 and 2000 – 2005.

Construction Spending: March 2016

Today, the U.S. Census Bureau released their latest read of construction spending showing generally improving results in March with total private residential, private single family residential and private non-residential construction spending all increasing on the month.

On a month-to-month basis, total residential construction spending increased 1.6% on the month rising 7.8% above the level seen a year earlier but still remained well below the peak level seen in 2006.

Single family construction spending increased a slight 0.03% on the month rising 13.4% above the level seen a year earlier but still remained well below it's peak level reached in 2006.

Non-residential construction spending increased 0.7% on the month climbing 9.3% above the level seen a year earlier.

The following charts (click for larger dynamic versions) show private residential construction spending, private residential single family construction spending and private non-residential construction spending broken out and plotted since 1993 along with the year-over-year, month-to-month and peak percent change to each since 1994 and 2000 – 2005.

Construction Spending: February 2016

Today, the U.S. Census Bureau released their latest read of construction spending showing mixed results in March with private residential construction spending increasing while non-residential construction spending declined.

On a month-to-month basis, total residential construction spending increased 0.9% on the month rising 10.7% above the level seen a year earlier but still remained well below the peak level seen in 2006.

Single family construction spending increased 1.2% on the month rising 10.6% above the level seen a year earlier but still remained well below it's peak level reached in 2006.

Non-residential construction spending declined a notable 1.3% on the month but rose 10.6% above the level seen a year earlier but still remains a well below the peak level reached in October 2008.

The following charts (click for larger dynamic versions) show private residential construction spending, private residential single family construction spending and private non-residential construction spending broken out and plotted since 1993 along with the year-over-year, month-to-month and peak percent change to each since 1994 and 2000 – 2005.

Construction Spending: January 2016

Today, the U.S. Census Bureau released their latest read of construction spending showing mixed results January with total private residential construction spending going flat, non-residential construction spending rising and single family residential construction spending falling on the month.

On a month-to-month basis, total residential construction spending went flat with an increase of just 0.01% on the month but rising 7.7% above the level seen a year earlier while still remaining well below the peak level seen in 2006.

Single family residential construction spending declined, dropping 0.2% on the month but rising 6.6% above the level seen a year earlier while remaining well below it's peak level reached in 2006.

Non-residential construction spending increased 1% on the month and rose 11.5% above the level seen a year earlier but still remained well below the peak level reached in October 2008.

The following charts (click for larger dynamic versions) show private residential construction spending, private residential single family construction spending and private non-residential construction spending broken out and plotted since 1993 along with the year-over-year, month-to-month and peak percent change to each since 1994 and 2000 – 2005.

Construction Spending: December 2015

Today, the U.S. Census Bureau released their latest read of construction spending showing improved residential spending but weakening non-residential spending for December with total private construction spending and single family construction spending rising on the month while non-residential construction spending declined.

On a month-to-month basis, total residential construction spending increased 0.9% on the month rising 8.1% above the level seen a year earlier but still remained well below the peak level seen in 2006.

Single family construction spending increased 1.0% on the month rising 8.7% above the level seen a year earlier but still remained well below it's peak level reached in 2006.

Non-residential construction spending declined a notable 2.1% on the month but rose 11.8% above the level seen a year earlier but still remains a well below the peak level reached in October 2008.

The following charts (click for larger dynamic versions) show private residential construction spending, private residential single family construction spending and private non-residential construction spending broken out and plotted since 1993 along with the year-over-year, month-to-month and peak percent change to each since 1994 and 2000 – 2005.

Construction Spending: November 2015

Today, the U.S. Census Bureau released their latest read of construction spending showing improved residential spending but weakening non-residential spending for November with total private construction spending and single family construction spending rising on the month while non-residential construction spending declined.

On a month-to-month basis, total residential construction spending increased 0.3% on the month rising 10.8% above the level seen a year earlier but still remained well below the peak level seen in 2006.

Single family construction spending increased 0.6% on the month rising 9.3% above the level seen a year earlier but still remained well below it's peak level reached in 2006.

Non-residential construction spending declined 0.7% on the month but rose 13.6% above the level seen a year earlier but still remains a well below the peak level reached in October 2008.

The following charts (click for larger dynamic versions) show private residential construction spending, private residential single family construction spending and private non-residential construction spending broken out and plotted since 1993 along with the year-over-year, month-to-month and peak percent change to each since 1994 and 2000 – 2005.

Construction Spending: July 2015

Yesterday, the U.S. Census Bureau released their latest read of construction spending showing improved results for July with total private construction spending, single family construction spending and non-residential construction spending all increasing over the month.

On a month-to-month basis, total residential spending increased 1.1% from June rising 15.6% above the level seen in July 2014 and remained well below the peak level seen in 2006.

Single family construction spending increased 2.1% from June and rose 15.8% since July 2014 but remaining well below it's peak level reached in 2006.

Non-residential construction spending increased 1.5% from June and rose 18.2% above the level seen in July 2014 but remaining a well below the peak level reached in October 2008.

The following charts (click for larger dynamic versions) show private residential construction spending, private residential single family construction spending and private non-residential construction spending broken out and plotted since 1993 along with the year-over-year, month-to-month and peak percent change to each since 1994 and 2000 – 2005.

Construction Spending: June 2015

Today, the U.S. Census Bureau released their latest read of construction spending showing weakening results for June with total private construction spending, single family construction spending and non-residential construction spending all declining over the month.

On a month-to-month basis, total residential spending declined 0.5% from May but remained 13.7% above the level seen in June 2014 and remained well below the peak level seen in 2006.

Single family construction spending declined 0.3% from May and rose 12.8% since June 2014 but remaining well below it's peak level reached in 2006.

Non-residential construction spending declined 1.3% from May and rose 14.6% above the level seen in June 2014 but remaining a well below the peak level reached in October 2008.

The following charts (click for larger dynamic versions) show private residential construction spending, private residential single family construction spending and private non-residential construction spending broken out and plotted since 1993 along with the year-over-year, month-to-month and peak percent change to each since 1994 and 2000 – 2005.

Construction Spending: December 2014

Today, the U.S. Census Bureau released their latest read of construction spending showing mixed results for December with total private construction spending and single family construction spending increasing while non-residential construction spending declined over the month.

On a month-to-month basis, total residential spending increased 0.3% from November but declined 4.0% below the level seen in December 2013 and remained well below the peak level seen in 2006.

Single family construction spending increased 1.2% from November rising a notable 11.0% since December 2013 but remaining well below it's peak level reached in 2006.

Non-residential construction spending declined 0.2% from November but rose 5.3% above the level seen in December 2013 and remaining a well below the peak level reached in October 2008.

The following charts (click for larger dynamic versions) show private residential construction spending, private residential single family construction spending and private non-residential construction spending broken out and plotted since 1993 along with the year-over-year, month-to-month and peak percent change to each since 1994 and 2000 – 2005.

Construction Spending: June 2014

Today, the U.S. Census Bureau released their latest read of construction spending showing slumping results for June with total private construction spending, single family construction spending and non-residential construction spending all declining over the month.

On a month-to-month basis, total residential spending declined -0.3% from May climbing 7.4% above the level seen in June 2013 and remaining well below the peak level seen in 2006.

Single family construction spending declined 1.40% from May rising 8.5% since June 2013 remaining well below it's peak level reached in 2006.

Non-residential construction spending declined 1.6% from May but rose 11.2% above the level seen in June 2013 and remaining a well below the peak level reached in October 2008.

The following charts (click for larger dynamic versions) show private residential construction spending, private residential single family construction spending and private non-residential construction spending broken out and plotted since 1993 along with the year-over-year, month-to-month and peak percent change to each since 1994 and 2000 – 2005.

Construction Spending: May 2014

Today, the U.S. Census Bureau released their latest read of construction spending showing mixed results for May with total private construction spending and single family construction spending declining from April while non-residential construction spending improved over the same period.

On a month-to-month basis, total residential spending declined 1.5% from April climbing 7.0% above the level seen in May 2013 and remaining well below the peak level seen in 2006.

Single family construction spending declined 1.40% from April rising 10.9% since May 2013 remaining well below it's peak level reached in 2006.

Non-residential construction spending increased 1.1% from April but rose 10.7% above the level seen in May 2012 and remaining a well below the peak level reached in October 2008.

The following charts (click for larger dynamic versions) show private residential construction spending, private residential single family construction spending and private non-residential construction spending broken out and plotted since 1993 along with the year-over-year, month-to-month and peak percent change to each since 1994 and 2000 – 2005.

Construction Spending: April 2014

Today, the U.S. Census Bureau released their latest read of construction spending showing mixed results for April with total private construction spending and single family construction spending rising since March while non-residential construction spending declined over the same period.

On a month-to-month basis, total residential spending increased 0.10% from March climbing 17.2% above the level seen in April 2013 and remaining well below the peak level seen in 2006.

Single family construction spending increased 1.30% from March rising 14.50% since April 2013 remaining well below it's peak level reached in 2006.

Non-residential construction spending declined 0.10% from March but rose 5.60% above the level seen in April 2012 and remaining a well below the peak level reached in October 2008.

The following charts (click for larger dynamic versions) show private residential construction spending, private residential single family construction spending and private non-residential construction spending broken out and plotted since 1993 along with the year-over-year, month-to-month and peak percent change to each since 1994 and 2000 – 2005.

Construction Spending: January 2014

Today, the U.S. Census Bureau released their latest read of construction spending showing mixed results for January with total private construction spending and single family construction spending rising since December while non-residential construction spending declined over the same period.

On a month-to-month basis, total residential spending increased 1.10% from December climbing 14.60% above the level seen in January 2013 and remaining well below the peak level seen in 2006.

Single family construction spending increased 2.30% from December rising 21.00% since January 2013 remaining well below it's peak level reached in 2006.

Non-residential construction spending declined 0.20% from December rising 9.70% below the level seen in December 2012 and remaining a well below the peak level reached in October 2008.

The following charts (click for larger dynamic versions) show private residential construction spending, private residential single family construction spending and private non-residential construction spending broken out and plotted since 1993 along with the year-over-year, month-to-month and peak percent change to each since 1994 and 2000 – 2005.

Construction Spending: December 2013

Today, the U.S. Census Bureau released their latest read of construction spending showing improvement in December with total private construction spending and single family construction spending rising since November while non-residential construction spending declined over the same period.

On a month-to-month basis, total residential spending increased 2.57% from November climbing 18.67% above the level seen in December 2012 and remaining well below the peak level seen in 2006.

Single family construction spending increased 3.42% from November rising 24.19% since December 2012 remaining well below it's peak level reached in 2006.

Non-residential construction spending declined 0.66% from November falling 4.95% below the level seen in December 2012 and remaining a well below the peak level reached in October 2008.

The following charts (click for larger dynamic versions) show private residential construction spending, private residential single family construction spending and private non-residential construction spending broken out and plotted since 1993 along with the year-over-year, month-to-month and peak percent change to each since 1994 and 2000 – 2005.

Construction Spending: October 2013

Today, the U.S. Census Bureau released their latest read of construction spending showing declines in October with total private construction spending falling since September while single family private residential construction spending and non-residential construction spending also declined on the month.

On a month-to-month basis, total residential spending slumped 0.60% from September but still climbing 17.80% above the level seen in October 2012 remaining well below the peak level seen in 2006.

Single family construction spending declined 0.60% from September rising 17.80% since October 2012 remaining well below it's peak level reached in 2006.

Non-residential construction spending declined 0.50% from September falling 3.40% below the level seen in October 2012 and remaining a well below the peak level reached in October 2008.

The following charts (click for larger dynamic versions) show private residential construction spending, private residential single family construction spending and private non-residential construction spending broken out and plotted since 1993 along with the year-over-year, month-to-month and peak percent change to each since 1994 and 2000 – 2005.