Despite industry challenges, construction starts rose 9% in February as large manufacturing projects broke ground.

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Builder sentiment decreased two points to 79 in March, with sales expectations in the next six months falling 10 points.

Housing starts decreased 4.1% in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.638 million units.

Builder sentiment decreased one point to 82 in February as homebuilders face growing expenses and delays.

Construction starts rose 4% in January despite contractors facing rising materials prices and labor shortages.

Housing starts increased 1.4% in December 2021 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.702 million units.

Construction starts were unchanged in December 2021 as contractors continue to struggle with high materials prices, labor shortages and COVID-19.

Builder sentiment decreased one point to 83 in January as homebuilders face growing expenses.

Housing starts increased 11.8% in November to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.679 million units.

Construction starts dropped 14% in November as contractors continue to struggle with high materials prices, supply chain issues and labor shortages.

Builder sentiment increased one point to 84 in December as buyer demand remained strong.

Construction starts surged 16% in October as contractors continue to struggle with high materials prices, supply chain issues and labor shortages.

Housing starts decreased 0.7% in October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.52 million units.

Builder sentiment increased three points to 83 in November as buyer demand remained strong.

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Builder sentiment increased four points to 80 in October as buyer demand remained strong.

Construction starts rose 10% in September as contractors continue to struggle with high materials prices, supply chain issues and labor shortages.

Housing starts decreased 1.6% in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.555 million units.