Total construction starts fell 9% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network.  Nonresidential building starts declined by 3%, residential starts dropped 4%, and nonbuilding starts decreased by 22%. On a year-to-date basis through April, total construction starts were down 3% from last year. Nonresidential starts were down 10%, residential starts were down 5%, while nonbuilding starts were up 8%. For the 12 months ending in April 2025, total construction starts were up 2% from the year ending in April 2024. Nonresidential starts were up 1%, nonbuilding starts rose by 5%, and there was no change in residential starts. Related on Archinect: Architecture industry saw 'accelerated decrease in billing activity' in April, says AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index“Broad-based monthly declines in construction starts represent a troubling signal for the sector,” said Dodge Construction Network chief economist Eric Gaus. “While no... #construction #starts #fall #april #reflecting