Private Construction Spending Grew but Public Spending fell in July
Construction spending grew 0.7 percent in July to $1,083.4 billion (SAAR). June spending was revised up from $1,064.6 to $1,075.9 billion, meaning 0.7 percent growth in June as well. Construction spending during the first 7 months of 2015 amounted to $583.2 billion, 9.3 percent higher than in the first 7 months of 2014. Total private