The sluggish economy has stalled investment in new air, rail, and bus terminals. However, projects like California’s planned high-speed rail network could provide a much-needed boost to this sector. Click the image above to view a full presentation of these stats [PDF].
Office building construction starts have been slower to improve than most commercial property types due to lackluster employment gains. The sector could pick up steam as business confidence rises and vacancy rates fall. Click the image above to view a full presentation of these stats [PDF].
After hitting bottom in 2009, the multifamily housing market has shown steady improvement. Since 2010, construction starts in the sector have grown by double digits in each of the four regions of the U.S. Click the image above to view a full presentation of these stats [PDF].
Hotel construction starts dropped precipitously during the recession. But now they are on the rebound, buoyed by consumers’ increased willingness to travel, falling vacancy rates, and rising room rates. Click the image above to view a full presentation of these stats [PDF].
The retail sector is slowly improving after taking a sharp hit during the recession. New York City, in particular, has been a hub of activity, with several high-profile renovation and new-construction projects. Source: McGraw-Hill Dodge Analytics Click the image above to view a full presentation of these stats [PDF].
After years of instability and sharp declines, the housing market is finally on the rebound. Both new construction and home renovations have posted recent gains, a good sign for the entire U.S. economy. Source: McGraw-Hill Dodge Analytics Click the image above to view a full presentation of these stats [PDF].
The uncertainty surrounding the Affordable Care Act and the future of Medicare and Medicaid has been weighing down health-care construction. Financing constraints have also had a dampening effect. Source: McGraw-Hill Dodge Analytics Click the image above to view a full presentation of these stats [PDF].
Construction starts for nonresidential renovation projects will increase 8% in 2013 to $42 billion. Every region of the U.S., except the Northeast, will experience gains this year, with the South expected to show the healthiest growth. Source: McGraw-Hill Dodge Analytics Click the image above to view a full presentation of these stats [PDF].
Construction of K'12 facilities continues to suffer from the poor fiscal condition of state and local governments. It will take time for the market to rebound despite the continued need for new schools and renovations. Source: McGraw-Hill Dodge Analytics Click the image above to view a full presentation of these stats [PDF].
A small number of large projects drive historical trends in the sports-construction market. Source: McGraw-Hill Dodge Analytics Click the image above to view a full presentation of these stats [PDF].