The accompanying table records the top 10 project starts in the U.S. for March 2019.

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 – March 2019 PDF.

Click here for the March 2019 Industry Snapshot article, After Two Weak Opening Months, Starts Deliver Upbeat Change in March.

Click here for the Nonresidential Construction Starts Trend Graphs – March 2019.