AGC's Data DIGest: October 25 – November 1, 2013
MHC sees starts improving in 2014; PPI stays mild in September; latest price trends vary
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"For 2013, total construction starts are estimated to rise 5%,” McGraw Hill Construction (MHC) reported in its 2014 Dodge Construction Outlook on October 25. For 2014, “it’s forecast that total construction starts will climb 9%....Single-family housing will grow 26% in dollars, corresponding to a 24% increase in units…Multifamily housing will rise 11% in dollars and 9% in units. While growth continues, the percentage gains will be smaller than the previous four years, reflecting a maturing multifamily market. [node:read-more:link]