The accompanying table records the top 10 project starts in the U.S. for May 2018.

There are several reasons for highlighting upcoming large projects. Such jobs have often received a fair amount of media coverage. Therefore, people in the industry are on the lookout for when jobsite work actually gets underway. And, as showcase projects, they highlight geographically where major construction projects are proceeding.

Also, total construction activity is comprised of many small and medium-sized projects and a limited number of large developments. But the largest projects, simply by their nature, can dramatically affect total dollar and square footage volumes. In other words, the timing and size of these projects have an exaggerated influence on market forecasts.

Click here to download the Construction Industry Snapshot Package – May 2018 PDF.

Click here for the May 2018 Industry Snapshot article, Boosted by Hotels and Manufacturing, ConstructConnect’s May Starts were +14%.

Click here for the Nonresidential Construction Starts Trend Graphs – May 2018.