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September 8, 2025 Investment in building construction rose $454.4 million to $22.7 billion in June. The residential sector rose 3.1%, while the non-residential sector edged down 0.5%. Year over year, investment in building construction grew 8.0% in June. On a constant dollar basis (2023=100), the value of investment in building construction in June rose 1.6% from the previous month and was…
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