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1. Surveying the gaps in construction statistics.

Author

Swerdloff, Sol

Subjects
CONSTRUCTION industry statistics, CONSTRUCTION workers, CONSTRUCTION workers' labor unions
Abstract

Presents the recommendations of the U.S. Cabinet Committee on Construction's Subcommittee on Construction Statistics for improving the statistical information on prices and costs, manpower requirements, and industrial relations in the construction industry. Measurement of wage changes; Estimation of the supply and demand for construction workers; Analysis of union constitutions and contracts. INSET: Principal recommendations of the subcommittee on construction ....

Published
1971

2. Stocks That Will Gain from Building.

Author

WALLACE, RICHARD S.

Subjects
CONSTRUCTION industry statistics, STOCK prices
Abstract

The article discusses the expected gain in the building and construction stocks in 1935. Statistics related to the construction group are presented in a table. Particular focus is given to the stocks and market price of American companies like the American Radiator & Standard Sanitary Corporation, Glidden Company, and International Cement Corporation. It also discusses the advances of building companies like the Johns-Manville Corporation, U.S. Gypsum Company, and U.S. Pipe & Foundry Company.

Published
1935

3. Building Activity Increases.

Author

PERLEY, FRANK E.

Subjects
CONSTRUCTION industry, CONSTRUCTION contracts, COMMERCIAL building design & construction, HOUSE construction, CONSTRUCTION industry statistics
Abstract

The article discusses the U.S. construction industry as of March 1, 1930. The author focuses on the number of contracts and projects signed in January compared to previous years, the volume of contemplated construction, and the U.S. dollar value of the projects. Also presented is a graph showing the building contracts in the period 1926-1930. Further commented on are the percentage of completed construction projects, construction activity by states, and commercial and residential construction.

Published
1930

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