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    January 7, 2022

    CPIP Data: Construction Spending Edged Up in November

    Written by David Schollaert

    U.S. construction spending increased in November amid strong gains in single-family homebuilding, but outlays on public projects were weak. Construction spending rose 0.4% after a similar advance in October, the Commerce Department reported.

    The Census Bureau’s report on construction spending shows spending on private construction projects rose 0.6% in November. Outlays on residential construction were up 0.9%, while single-family homebuilding spending shot up 1.2%, but outlays on multi-family housing projects dipped 0.3%.

    David Schollaert

    David Schollaert is deputy editor-in-chief for Steel Market Update. David joined SMU after more than a decade in the metals and mining industry in a myriad of different roles. Much of his early experience and expertise were within the coverage and analysis of steel-making raw materials and served previously as senior editor of the CRU Prices Service. Most recently, however, before his return to market analysis, David held roles as a metals buyer and an operations manager for raw material suppliers. He can be contacted at david@steelmarketupdate.com or 724-720-1008.

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