Construction Spending

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Summary

Provides monthly estimates of the total dollar value of construction work done in the U.S. The data is collected through the Value of Construction Put in Place Survey (VIP) and covers construction work done each month on new structures or improvements to existing structures for private and public sectors.

Historical Data Availability

No Known Issue

Future Data Availability

No Known Issue

Data Quality

No Known Issue

Statutory Context

High Risk
Statutory authorization is vague.

Staffing and Funding

Moderate Risk
From FY2024 to FY2026, the Census Bureau has lost more than 2,500 staff (~ 20%). While the FY27 President's Budget requests an approximately 30% increase for the Census Bureau, the proposal recommends reductions to many programs and surveys. In May 2026, the House Appropriations Committee advanced its version of the budget, proposing level funding at FY26 levels.

Policy

No Known Issue
Last updated: 2026-06-16

Details

Reference Number Title Agency Status Request Type
202411-0607-004 Construction Progress Reporting Surveys DOC/CENSUS Received in OIRA
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
202111-0607-006 Expired Construction Progress Reporting Surveys DOC/CENSUS Active
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
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