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October data signals boom, bust construction markets

Nonresidential planning rose 3.4% and contractor backlogs held at 8.5 months despite government shutdown and nearly half of contractors citing labor shortages.

Summary by constructiondive.com
With federal reports on pause amid the government shutdown, private construction indicators showed steady conditions but uneven segment activity.

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October data signals boom, bust construction markets

With federal reports on pause amid the government shutdown, private construction indicators showed steady conditions but uneven segment activity.

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constructiondive.com broke the news in on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
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