Although retail construction has experienced moderate growth over the past two years, the sector's health varies by region. In 2013, for example, the South was the only area of the country to see a gain in the value of construction starts. Click the image above to view a full presentation of these stats [PDF].
Although high-speed-rail efforts in a number of places could reinvigorate the transportation sector, in general, investment in new air, rail, and bus infrastructure remains sluggish, with considerable variation by region. Click the image above to view a full presentation of these stats [PDF].
The recovery of the office-building construction market began slowly at first, lagging behind other commercial property types. But the sector's rebound is beginning to pick up energy as U.S. job growth improves. Click the image above to view a full presentation of these stats [PDF].
Hotel construction has surged, recovering rapidly from its recession-era slump. Over the next few years, the sector should remain on an upward trajectory, thanks to strong profits and improving occupancy rates. Click the image above to view a full presentation of these stats [PDF].
Health-care construction starts have been hampered by questions concerning the ramifications of the Affordable Care Act. But the market should soon pick up to meet the growing demands of an aging population. Click the image above to view a full presentation of these stats [PDF].
The recent rise in mortgage rates could dampen this year's housing recovery. However, employment growth and the U.S. economy's overall improvement should sustain the market's upward momentum. Click the image above to view a full presentation of these stats [PDF].
The public building market has been hampered by the poor fiscal condition of federal, state, and local governments. Even though the economy has begun to improve, this sector’s short-term outlook remains weak. Click the image above to view a full presentation of these stats [PDF].
The renovation market has historically been more stable than new construction. Now that the demand for new buildings is reviving along with the economy, renovation work should still be strong but not so dominant. Click the image above to view a full presentation of these stats [PDF].
School starts, which had been hit hard by the fiscal condition of state and municipal governments, should rebound in the coming year as the country recovers from the recession and voters approve new bond measures to fund construction. Click the image above to view a full presentation of these stats [PDF].
While museums often opt for big-name architects when designing a new building or expanding, the U.S. market has only a handful of large projects. Since January 2012, just 60 museums valued at $5 million or more have broken ground. Click the image above to view a full presentation of these stats [PDF].