Measures the change in the total amount spent on new construction projects, including residential, non-residential, and public works. It is a leading indicator of economic health as construction has a significant multiplier effect. Increased spending reflects confidence in future economic activity.
Data is collected through surveys of construction firms and government agencies regarding the value of work put in place during the month. It includes labor, materials, and overhead costs.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | -0.50 | 0.00 | -0.50 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | 0.00 | 0.20 | -0.20 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 0.00 | 0.20 | -0.20 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 0.30 | 0.20 | +0.10 |
| May 7, 2026 | 0.60 | 0.20 | +0.40 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | -0.30 | 0.10 | -0.40 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | -0.20 | -0.10 | -0.10 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 0.50 | 0.10 | +0.40 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | 0.20 | -0.10 | +0.30 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | -0.10 | -0.10 | 0.00 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | -0.40 | 0.10 | -0.50 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | -0.30 | -0.20 | -0.10 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | -0.40 | 0.30 | -0.70 |
| May 1, 2025 | -0.50 | 0.30 | -0.80 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0.70 | 0.30 | +0.40 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | -0.20 | 0.30 | -0.50 |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 0.50 | 0.20 | +0.30 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | 0.40 | 0.20 | +0.20 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | 0.10 | 0.50 | -0.40 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | -0.10 | 0.10 | -0.20 |
| Sep 3, 2024 | -0.30 | -0.20 | -0.10 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | -0.30 | 0.20 | -0.50 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | -0.10 | 0.10 | -0.20 |
| Jun 3, 2024 | -0.10 | 0.20 | -0.30 |
| May 1, 2024 | -0.20 | 0.30 | -0.50 |
| Apr 1, 2024 | -0.30 | 0.70 | -1.00 |
| Mar 1, 2024 | -0.20 | 0.20 | -0.40 |
| Feb 1, 2024 | 0.90 | 0.50 | +0.40 |
| Jan 2, 2024 | 0.40 | 0.60 | -0.20 |
| Dec 1, 2023 | 0.60 | 0.40 | +0.20 |
| Nov 1, 2023 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.00 |
| Oct 2, 2023 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.00 |
| Sep 1, 2023 | 0.70 | 0.50 | +0.20 |
| Aug 1, 2023 | 0.50 | 0.60 | -0.10 |
| Jul 3, 2023 | 0.90 | 0.60 | +0.30 |
| Jun 1, 2023 | 1.20 | 0.20 | +1.00 |
| May 1, 2023 | 0.30 | 0.10 | +0.20 |
| Apr 3, 2023 | -0.10 | — | — |
| Mar 1, 2023 | -0.10 | 0.20 | -0.30 |
| Feb 1, 2023 | -0.40 | 0.10 | -0.50 |
| Jan 3, 2023 | 0.20 | -0.40 | +0.60 |
| Dec 1, 2022 | -0.30 | -0.30 | 0.00 |
| Nov 1, 2022 | 0.20 | -0.50 | +0.70 |
| Oct 3, 2022 | -0.70 | -0.30 | -0.40 |
| Sep 1, 2022 | -0.40 | -0.40 | 0.00 |
| Aug 1, 2022 | -1.10 | 0.10 | -1.20 |
| Jul 1, 2022 | -0.10 | 0.40 | -0.50 |
| Jun 1, 2022 | 0.20 | 0.50 | -0.30 |
| May 2, 2022 | 0.10 | 0.70 | -0.60 |
| Apr 1, 2022 | 0.50 | 1.00 | -0.50 |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | -0.10 | 0 | +0.10 ↑ |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 0.10 | 0 | -0.10 ↓ |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 0.40 | 0.30 | -0.10 ↓ |
| May 7, 2026 | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0 ↓ |
