Construction Industry

During the first two months of this year, construction spending amounted to $298.1 billion, +11.9% above the $266.5 billion for the same period in 2023.

The AIA Billings Index and the Conference Board's U.S. Leading Indicators both showed signs of better times ahead.

Construction in the Computer/Electronic/Electrical category is still roaring and at $125.9 billion for the month is up +51.6% over Jan. 2023.

The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), rose +0.1% in January to 184.1 points (2000=100) from the revised December reading of 183.9 points. Over the month, commercial planning fell -1...

Total construction spending during Dec. 2023 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,096 billion, +0.9% above the revised November estimate.

This podcast looks at Electrical Wholesaling's picks for the hottest construction niches in 2024.

AIA architects are starting to see more inquiries for project design.

Dodge says manufacturing is in for another strong year with a +16% gain.

Construction is tracking behind 2022's pace, according to Dodge Construction Network.

To get a sense of the market climate electrical distributors, reps and manufacturers and other electrical professionals can expect in 2024, let’s take a look at the core segments...

Single-family construction was responsible for a big chunk of the increase in residential building.