Data centres and energy generation drive rise in US construction starts
22 May 2026
Total construction starts in the US rose 9% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of US$1.33 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network.
Nonresidential building starts grew by 18.6%, nonbuilding starts increased 7%, and residential starts fell 0.7% over the month.
On a year-to-date basis, total construction starts were up 5.4% through April. Nonresidential starts were up 9.1%, nonbuilding starts improved by 12.3%, and residential starts were down 4.5% over the same period.…
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