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Private construction pullback drags down overall spending

Le retrait de la construction privée fait baisser les dépenses totales

Sebastian Obando June 03, 2025 1 min read
Construction Dive
Private construction pullback drags down overall spending
AI Article Summary

A decrease in private construction investment is leading to a drop in overall construction spending. This is largely due to project delays or cancellations caused by tariff-related impacts, as reported by 22% of contractors surveyed by the Associated Builders and Contractors. The issue highlights ongoing challenges in the construction sector related to government policy and international trade dynamics.