WASHINGTON — U.S. developers ramped up construction spending in February to the largest amount in nearly 11 years, led by more building of homes, highways and schools. Construction spending rose 0.8 percent in February to the highest level since April ...

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WASHINGTON — Spending on U.S. construction projects rose in December, ending a year in which construction activity increased for the first time in six years. Construction spending rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $885 billion in December, the ...

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WASHINGTON — Spending on U.S. construction projects fell in November from October because a steep drop in volatile federal projects offset another gain in home building. Construction spending dipped 0.3 percent in November, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. It was ...

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WASHINGTON — U.S. construction spending fell in July from June by the largest amount in a year, weighed down by a big drop in home improvement projects. But spending on construction of single-family homes and apartments increased again, a hopeful ...

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WASHINGTON  — Another strong gain in homebuilding pushed U.S. construction spending up for a third straight month in June, a further indication that the battered housing industry is showing signs of life. Construction spending rose 0.4 percent in June following ...

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WASHINGTON — U.S. builders increased spending on homes, office buildings and other projects in August after a big decline in July. The gain still left the construction industry far below levels considered healthy. The Commerce Department says construction spending rose ...

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WASHINGTON — Builders began work on more home-remodeling projects in April. But increase barely lifted construction spending above its lowest level in more than a decade, a sign that the troubled industry remains too weak to help the economy. The ...

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WASHINGTON — Construction spending rose for a third straight month in November, helped by another increase in housing and a record level for spending on federal building projects. The Commerce Department says construction spending increased 0.4 percent in November following ...

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