
MarketMay 9, 2026
Construction Starts Jump 12.8% to $1.22 Trillion in March
U.S. construction starts climbed 12.8% in March, reaching a $1.22 trillion annual rate and signaling increased demand for excavation services and fill dirt.
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U.S. construction starts climbed 12.8% in March, reaching a $1.22 trillion annual rate and signaling increased demand for excavation services and fill dirt.

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