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This page contains all important previous notifications from our Construction Spending main page. Notifications often appear in the announcements section at the right side of our main page and are there to notify you about announcements and supplemental statistical tables.

August 1, 2022 

Notice: New Length of Time data for Private Nonresidential, Private Multifamily and State and Local Construction are available. Go to the Related Studies menu on our website. Geographic data for Private Nonresidential and State and Local Construction through 2021 can be found at www.census.gov/construction/c30/historical_data.html.

July 1, 2022 

Notice: With this release, unadjusted data have been revised back to January 2020 and seasonally adjusted data back to January 2015. All revised estimates are available on our website.

May 1, 2022 

With the May 2022 release, unadjusted data will be revised back to January 2020 and seasonally adjusted data will be revised back to January 2015. With each May release, seasonally adjusted data will now be revised for an additional five years beyond the revision period for unadjusted data. Research has shown that this revision span should produce more reliable seasonally adjusted time series.

August 2, 2021 

Notice: New Length of Time data for Private Nonresidential, Private Multifamily and State and Local Construction are available. Go to the Related Studies menu on our website. Geographic data for Private Nonresidential and State and Local Construction through 2020 can be found historical data page.

July 1, 2021 

Notice of Revision: With this release, unadjusted data will be revised back to January 2019 and seasonally adjusted data will be revised back to January 2014.

May 1, 2021 

With the May 2021 release, unadjusted data will be revised back to January 2019 and seasonally adjusted data will be revised back to January 2014. With each May release, seasonally adjusted data will now be revised for an additional five years beyond the revision period for unadjusted data. Research has shown that this revision span should produce more reliable seasonally adjusted time series.

September 1, 2020 

Statement Regarding COVID-19 Impact:Due to recent events surrounding COVID-19, many governments and businesses are operating on a limited capacity or have ceased operations completely. The Census Bureau has monitored response and data quality and determined estimates in this release meet publication standards. For more information on the compilation of this month's report, see COVID-19 FAQ's

August 3, 2020 

Statement Regarding COVID-19 Impact:Due to recent events surrounding COVID-19, many governments and businesses are operating on a limited capacity or have ceased operations completely. The Census Bureau has monitored response and data quality and determined estimates in this release meet publication standards. For more information on the compilation of this month's report, see COVID-19 FAQ's

July 1, 2020 

Statement Regarding COVID-19 Impact:Due to recent events surrounding COVID-19, many governments and businesses are operating on a limited capacity or have ceased operations completely. The Census Bureau has monitored response and data quality and determined estimates in this release meet publication standards. For more information on the compilation of this month's report, see COVID-19 FAQ's

Notice of Revision: With this release, unadjusted data will be revised back to January 2018 and seasonally adjusted data will be revised back to January 2013. In addition, unadjusted monthly and annual estimates for private multifamily residential, private residential, total private, total residential and total construction spending for January 2009 through May 2020 will be revised to reflect changes made to the imputation methodology for the total construction cost of private multifamily residential projects. The changes include the implementation of a more flexible methodology that will accurately reflect changes in the construction cost per unit. For these series, seasonally adjusted data will be revised back to January 2004. For more information on this methodology change, see Revision to Multifamily Imputation 2020 FAQ

June 1, 2020 

Statement Regarding COVID-19 Impact:Due to recent events surrounding COVID-19, many governments and businesses are operating on a limited capacity or have ceased operations completely. The Census Bureau has monitored response and data quality and determined estimates in this release meet publication standards. For more information on the compilation of this month's report, see COVID-19 FAQ's

With the May 2020 release, unadjusted data will be revised back to January 2018 and seasonally adjusted data will be revised back to January 2013. With each May release, seasonally adjusted data will now be revised for an additional five years beyond the revision period for unadjusted data. Research has shown that this revision span should produce more reliable seasonally adjusted time series. In addition, unadjusted monthly and annual estimates for private multifamily residential, private residential, total private, total residential and total construction spending for January 2009 through May 2020 will be revised to reflect changes made to the imputation methodology for the total construction cost of private multifamily residential projects. The changes include the implementation of a more flexible methodology that will accurately reflect changes in the construction cost per unit. For these series, seasonally adjusted data will be revised back to January 2004. The May 2020 Monthly Construction Spending Report is scheduled for release on July 1, 2020.

May 1, 2020 

Statement Regarding COVID-19 Impact:Due to recent events surrounding COVID-19, many governments and businesses are operating on a limited capacity or have ceased operations completely. The Census Bureau has monitored response and data quality and determined estimates in this release meet publication standards. For more information on the compilation of this month's report, see COVID-19 FAQ's.

With the May 2020 release, unadjusted data will be revised back to January 2018 and seasonally adjusted data will be revised back to January 2013. With each May release, seasonally adjusted data will now be revised for an additional five years beyond the revision period for unadjusted data. Research has shown that this revision span should produce more reliable seasonally adjusted time series. In addition, unadjusted monthly and annual estimates for private multifamily residential, private residential, total private, total residential and total construction spending for January 2009 through May 2020 will be revised to reflect changes made to the imputation methodology for the total construction cost of private multifamily residential projects. The changes include the implementation of a more flexible methodology that will accurately reflect changes in the construction cost per unit. For these series, seasonally adjusted data will be revised back to January 2004.The April 2020 Monthly Construction Spending Report is scheduled for release on June 1, 2020.

April 1, 2020 

With the May 2020 release, unadjusted data will be revised back to January 2018 and seasonally adjusted data will be revised back to January 2013. With each May release, seasonally adjusted data will now be revised for an additional five years beyond the revision period for unadjusted data. Research has shown that this revision span should produce more reliable seasonally adjusted time series. The March 2020 Monthly Construction Spending Report is scheduled for release on May 1, 2020

September 3, 2019 

With this release, unadjusted data have been revised back to January 2013 and seasonally adjusted data back to January 2008. All revised estimates are available on our website.

May 1, 2019 

This release includes adjustments to the estimates for January 2019 forward to account for additional projects identified as eligible for inclusion in the sampling frame. Due to the lapse in federal funding from December 22, 2018 through January 25, 2019, annual revisions will be released later than normal. With the release of data for July 2019 on September 3, 2019, unadjusted data will be revised back to January 2013 and seasonally adjusted data will be revised back to January 2008.

March 4, 2019 

The January 2019 Monthly Construction Spending Report is scheduled for release on March 13,2019. View the full schedule in the Economic Briefing Room. The release of data for March 2019 on May 1, 2019, will include adjustments to the estimates for January 2019 forward to account for additional projects identified as eligible for inclusion in the sampling frame. Data back to January 2015 will also be revised to account for these additional projects as part of the annual revisions to be issued later this year.

March 4, 2019 

Data collection and processing were delayed for this indicator release due to the lapse in federal funding from December 22, 2018 through January 25, 2019. Processing and data quality were monitored throughout and response rates were consistent with normal levels.

February 1, 2019 

The U.S. Census Bureau is updating its 2019 economic indicator release calendar in coordination with other agencies and the Office of Management and Budget to address the impacts of the recent lapse in federal funding.

September 4, 2018 

New Length of Time data for Private Nonresidential, Private Multifamily and State and Local Construction are available. Go to the Related Studies menu on our website.

August 1, 2018

Geographic data for Private Nonresidential Construction (1993-2017) are available. Go to the Historical Data tab on the page.

July 2, 2018

In the May 2018 unadjusted data have been revised back to January 2016 and seasonally adjusted data back to January 2011. All revised estimates are available on our website. With each May release, seasonally adjusted data will now be revised for an additional five years beyond the revision period for unadjusted data. Research has shown that this revision span should produce more reliable seasonally adjusted time series.

October 2, 2017 

Notice: For information on the impact of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma on the compilation of this report, please see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on our website.

September 1, 2017 

New Length of Time data for Private Nonresidential, Private Multifamily and State and Local Construction are available. Go to the Related Studies menu on our website.

August 1, 2017

Geographic data for Private Nonresidential Construction (1993-2015) are available. Go to the Historical Data tab on the page.

July 3, 2017

In the May 2017 press release, normal revisions to the unadjusted and seasonally adjusted data were made back to January 2015.

September 1, 2016 

New Length of Time data for Private Nonresidential, Private Multifamily and State and Local Construction are available. Go to the Related Studies menu on our website.

August 3, 2016

Geographic data for Private Nonresidential Construction (1993-2015) are available. Go to the Historical Data tab on the page.

July 3, 2016

In this May 2016 press release, normal revisions to the unadjusted and seasonally adjusted data revised back to January 2014.

January 4, 2016

In the November 2015 press release, monthly and annual estimates for private residential, total private, total residential and total construction spending for January 2005 through October 2015 have been revised to correct a processing error in the tabulation of data on private residential improvement spending. An Excel file containing all of the revisions can be found here.

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December 11, 2015

The U.S. Census Bureau updated its Application Programming Interface (API) with monthly and quarterly economic indicators. The API allows developers to combine Census Bureau statistics with other data sets to create tools for research on a variety of topics. To receive the latest updates on the Nation's key economic indicators, download the America's Economy app for Apple and Android smartphones and tablets. 

September 1, 2015 

New Length of Time data for Private Nonresidential, Private Multifamily and State and Local Construction are available. Go to the Related Studies menu on our website.

August 3, 2015

Geographic data for Private Nonresidential Construction (1993-2014) are available. Go to https://www.census.gov/construction/c30/historical_data.html.

July 1, 2015

In the May 2015 press release, normal revisions to the unadjusted and seasonally adjusted data were made back to January 2013.

September 1, 2014 

New Length of Time data for Private Nonresidential, Private Multifamily and State and Local Construction are available. Go to the Related Studies menu on our website.

August 1, 2014

Geographic data for Private Nonresidential Construction (1993-2013) are available. Go to https://www.census.gov/construction/c30/historical_data.html.

July 1, 2014

In the May 2014 press release, revisions to the unadjusted and seasonally adjusted data will revise back to January 2008 to incorporate and benchmark to the detailed structures data from the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Capital Expenditures Survey.

November 1, 2013

The U.S. Census Bureau announced revisions to its release calendar for the 2013 economic indicators that have been delayed because of the recent lapse in federal funding. The Value of Construction Put in Place for August 2013 will be released October 22, 2013. The Value of Construction Put in Place for September 2013 will be released with the October 2013 data release on December 2, 2013. Data collection for estimates occurs with resources that are shared with other critical surveys. Full data collection will occur but will require extra time; hence, the scheduled release for September 2013 data is postponed until December 2013. Normal data collection and data releases will resume with the release of the November 2013 data in January 2014.

September 1, 2013 

New Length of Time data for Private Nonresidential, Private Multifamily and State and Local Construction are available. Go to the Related Studies menu on our website.

August 1, 2013 

Geographic data for Private Nonresidential Construction (1993-2012) are available. Go to the Private Construction menu on our website. Estimates for private residential, total private, and total construction spending for 2012 have been revised to reflect corrections identified to estimates of spending on residential improvements.

July 1, 2013 

In the May 2013 press release, normal revisions to the unadjusted and seasonally adjusted data were made back to January 2011.

March 1, 2013 

For information on Hurricane Sandy's effect on the compilation of the October 2012 data, please see our Hurricane Sandy FAQs

September 1, 2012 

New Length of Time data for Private Nonresidential, Private Multifamily and State and Local Construction are available. Go to the Related Studies menu on our website.

August 3, 2012 

Geographic data for Private Nonresidential Construction (1993-2011) are available. Go to the Private Construction menu on our website.

July 1, 2012 

In the May 2012 press release, normal revisions to the unadjusted and seasonally adjusted data were made back to January 2010.

September 1, 2011

New Length of Time data for Private Nonresidential, Private Multifamily and State and Local Construction are available. Go to the Related Studies menu on our website.

August 1, 2011

Geographic data for Private Nonresidential Construction (1993-2010) are available.

July 1, 2011

In the May 2011 press release, normal revisions to the unadjusted and seasonally adjusted data will revise back to January 2009. 

September 1, 2010

New Length of Time data for Private Nonresidential, Private Multifamily and State and Local Construction are available. Go to the Related Studies menu on our website.

August 2, 2010

Geographic data for Private Nonresidential Construction (1993-2009) are available. Go to the Private Construction menu on our website.

July 1, 2010

In the May 2010 press release, revisions to unadjusted and seasonally adjusted data will revise back to January 2004 to incorporate and benchmark to the 2008 detailed structures data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Capital Expenditures Survey.

September 1, 2009 

New Length of Time data for Private Nonresidential, Private Multifamily and State and Local Construction are available. Go to the Related Studies menu on our website.

August 3, 2009 

Geographic data for Private Nonresidential Construction (1993-2008) are available. Go to the Private Construction menu on our website.

July 1, 2009 

In the May 2009 press release, normal revisions to the unadjusted and seasonally adjusted data were made back to January 2007.

September 1, 2008 

New Length of Time data for Private Nonresidential, Private Multifamily and State and Local Construction are available. Go to the Related Studies menu on our website. 

August 1, 2008

Geographic data for Private Nonresidential Construction (1993-2007) are available. Go to the Private Construction menu on our website. 

July 1, 2008 

Effective with this May 2008 press release, expenditures on private residential improvements to rental, vacant, and seasonal properties are not included in the construction spending data. To allow comparable time series analysis, these expenditures have been removed from our historic data back to January 1993. (see tables) The construction spending estimate will continue to include expenditures on residential improvements to owner-occupied structures. In addition, seasonally adjusted federal construction revised back to 1996.

September 4, 2007

New Length of Time data for Private Nonresidential, Private Multifamily and State and Local Construction are available under the Related Studies link. 

July 31, 2007

Geographic data for Private Nonresidential Construction (1993 – 2006) are available. Go to the Private Construction menu on our website.

June 29, 2007 

In the May 2007 press release, Total, Public, and State & local construction categories revised back to January 1993 due to a change in methodology. Private communications revised back to January 2003; private gas pipelines and farm nonresidential revised back to January 2004; and all other categories revised back to January 2005.

October 2, 2006

Beginning with the December 2006 release on January 31, 2007, the Construction Spending press release will be released on the last workday of the month. Go to the Press Release menu on our website for a complete 2007 schedule.

September 1, 2006

New Length of Time data for Private Nonresidential, Private Multifamily and State and Local Construction are available under the Related Studies link.

August 1, 2006

Geographic data for Private Nonresidential Construction (1993 - 2005) are available. Go to the Private Construction menu on our website. 

July 3, 2006

In the May 2006 press release, normal revisions to the unadjusted and seasonally adjusted data were made back to January 2003.

March 30, 2006 

New Length of Time data for Private Nonresidential, Private Multifamily and State and Local Construction
are available. Go to the Related Studies menu on our website.

September 1, 2005 

Effective with this release, four published series, Total Construction, Total Residential, Total Private, and Total Private
Residential, have been revised back to January 2004. The underlying cause for these revisions is in the unpublished
category of Private Residential Improvements.

August 1, 2005 

Geographic data for Private Nonresidential Construction (1993-2004) are available. Go to the Private Construction
Historic menu on our website.

July 1, 2005 

In this May 2005 press release, revisions to unadjusted and seasonally adjusted data were made back to January 1998 to
incorporate and benchmark to the 2003 detailed structures data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Capital
Expenditures Survey.

July 1, 2004 

In this May 2004 press release, normal revisions to unadjusted and seasonally adjusted data were made back to May 2000.

August 4, 2003 

This is the first release of construction spending data in a new and improved format. Also, the constant (1996 dollars) series has been discontinued. 

July 1, 2003

Beginning in 1993, the Construction Expenditures Branch of the Manufacturing and Construction Division began collecting "Value of Construction Put in Place" data for private nonresidential and state and local government projects using a new classification system. This new system allows the classification of construction with one generalized coding scheme which bases project types on their end usage instead of building/nonbuilding types. Data collection for federal construction at the detailed project level began in January 2002.

With the changes in project classifications, data now presented are not directly comparable with those data previously published in the regular-format press releases and tables. Direct comparisons can only be made at the total, total private, total state and local, total federal, and total public levels for annual and not seasonally adjusted monthly data. Although some categories (lodging, office, educational, religious) seem identical to previously published data, there have been changes within the classifications that make these values incomparable. For example, private medical office buildings were classified as "office" buildings previously, but under the new classification these buildings are in "health care."

In addition, seasonally adjusted estimates in the new tables are not, in general, equal to the previously published seasonally adjusted estimates at any level of aggregation because: 1) the seasonal adjustment models, parameters, and factors for the two sets of estimates were developed from data covering different time spans, and 2) seasonal adjustment factors were derived directly for the previously published type of construction (TC) categories, but the factors for some new TC categories were derived indirectly from sub-category level seasonal adjustment. Both the previous and new TC seasonally adjusted series are valid. The previous TC series ended with May 2003 estimates and only the new TC series, estimated back to 1993, continue.

This new classification system can be compared to the previous system by the following link.


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Source: U.S. Census Bureau | Construction Spending Survey | (301) 763-1605  Last Revised: February 08, 2024