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Get in touch with us nowIn 2023, Texas had the highest construction spending by the state and local governments in the United States. Meanwhile, those government levels spent 46 billion U.S. dollars in California, which was a much higher amount than in New York, Florida, or any other state. It is important to consider, nevertheless, that these figures do not show the total construction output of the territory, but only public spending by those government levels.
What elements determine construction value?
Several factors play into the value of the construction put in place such as the costs in which each project incurs. Contractors facing shortages in construction materials or a rise in their cost are some of the situations that can cause an increase in the construction value. It is also necessary to factor in the cost of labor of construction workers in non-supervisory and in managerial positions, as well as that of specialized workers such as engineers and architects. Finally, taxes and fees, the contractor’s profit, and other costs are also considered.
Which states have the highest construction costs?
Some of the U.S. cities with the highest costs for construction materials, installation, and composite correspond to the states with more value of construction put in place. Similarly, the wages in the private construction sector of those U.S. states, such as New York, California, and Texas, were also above the national average. Although Florida ranks low in the aforementioned aspects, it has been one of the states with the most residential building permits issued during the last couple of years.
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