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New Construction Spending For July Of 2026

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On September 1, 2026, the U.S. Census Bureau reported nationwide construction spending dropped 0.5% to $2,157.6 billion in July of 2026 from $2,167.7 billion June of 2026, and fell 3.8% from $2,242.6 billion in July of 2025.

Nationwide private construction lost 0.5% to $1,614.2 billion in July of 2026 from $1,622.9 billion in June of 2026.

Residential construction decreased 1.3% of $859.0 billion in July of 2026 from $870.6 billion June of 2026.

Non residential construction increased 0.4% to $755.2 billion in July of 2026 from $752.4 billion in June of 2026.

The public construction declined 0.2% to $543.4 billion in July of 2026 from $544.7 billion in June of 2026.

The educational construction lower 0.2% to $112.3 billion in July of 2026 from $112.5 billion in June of 2026.

The highway construction down 0.2% to $150.3 billion in July of 2026 from $150.6 billion in June of 2026.

For complete more detailed information about the U.S. Census Bureau on monthly construction spending in July of 2026, please click HERE

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Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc - Walhalla, SC
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc.
Thank you for sharing the latest numbers, John Pusa! Seeing the breakdown of how residential and non-residential spending shifted in July provides a very clear picture of where the current market stands.
Sep 03, 2026 05:55 AM
John Pusa

Hello Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518 you are welcome, and glad you find this report very helpful and valuable. Thank you for the comment.

Sep 03, 2026 01:54 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

The numbers associated with new construction certainly tell the story about what is going on in that market.

Sep 03, 2026 07:42 AM
John Pusa

Hello Brian England you are right, the numbers associated with new construction certainly tell the story about what is going on in that market. Thank you for the comment.

Sep 03, 2026 01:55 PM
Ritu Desai 703-625-4949
Samson Properties - Chantilly, VA
Northern Virginia,Washington DC & Maryland Realtor

Thanks for sharing this update! New construction spending is always an interesting indicator of where the market may be headed. It’ll be interesting to see how these trends develop in the coming months. Great insights!

Sep 04, 2026 05:35 AM
John Pusa

Hello Ritu Desai 703-625-4949 you are welcome, and great to know you find this new construction spending report very helpful and valuable. Thank you for the comment.

Sep 04, 2026 06:26 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Apex Realtors, LLC ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
Educating. Encouraging. Serving.

Good morning John Pusa,

It’ll be interesting to see how these trends develop in the coming months. The July shift in numbers shows where the market is headed.

Sep 05, 2026 06:47 AM
John Pusa

Hello Dorie Dillard Austin TX you are right, it will be interesting to see how these trends develop in coming months. Thank you for the comment.

Sep 05, 2026 10:11 AM