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BLD Pulse · Issue 24
Week of May 25
Executive snapshot
- Materials index flat MoM; steel softening, concrete firm.
- Multifamily starts cooling in Sun Belt metros.
- Industrial leasing velocity holding in Reno & Phoenix.
| Sector | Trend | Outlook |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial / logistics | Stable demand | Positive |
| Multifamily | Starts cooling | Cautious |
| Office | Weak absorption | Deteriorating |
| Data centers | Pipeline surging | Positive |
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