From Dodge Data Analytics, total construction starts slipped 6% from December to January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $759.2 billion. All three major categories moved lower in January — residential building starts fell 8%, nonresidential building lost 6% and nonbuilding starts moved 2% lower.
From Bradley Corp.’s 11th annual Healthy Hand Washing Survey, a key takeaway shows the number of Americans who will “definitely” or “probably” shell out more money in response clean restrooms has climbed to 62% this year from only 45% two years ago. Millennials and Gen Xers, the survey shows, are most likely to open their wallets. The study also finds almost three of four Americans make it a point to visit a business because they know it has nice restrooms. Women are especially likely to show preferential treatment.