Atlanta Region Experiences Year-Over-Year 18.2% Increase in Construction Activity, BidClerk Q2 2013 Data Shows

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For the Atlanta metro region, 2nd quarter 2013 data showed a year-over-year increase of 18.2% in construction projects, according to the BidClerk Construction Index™ (BCI). This rise in overall construction compares to a 19.3% rise in projects reported in BCI's 1st quarter 2013 year-over-year data.

BCI's year-over-year analysis also revealed that private construction projects decreased (-5.5%) compared to a drop of (-1.3%) reported last quarter. However, public construction activity increased 33.5%, year-over-year.

Quarter-over-quarter private and public construction activity showed flat results. The BCI found that Atlanta metro region private construction was flat, with no growth quarter-over-quarter, while public construction activity increased just 0.4% over the same period. Overall quarter-over-quarter construction activity increased just 0.3%, BCI found. The total value of all the Atlanta region projects reported on BidClerk that bid in the 2nd quarter of 2013 was $990,701,311.

One high-profile Atlanta metro region project that BidClerk reported on in the 2nd quarter was Zoo Atlanta, which awarded the general contracting contract for its new 14,000 sq. ft. Reptile & Amphibian Complex (2326666 - BidClerk ID) to Winter Construction, from Atlanta. The project was designed by Torre Design Consortium, from New Orleans. The project value is between $16 and $18 million. The exhibit, nicknamed the “Scaly Slimy Spectacular,” is expected to open late 2015.

The Atlanta area counties included in the report are Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, and Rockdale.

Today's new construction data was released by BidClerk, a leading provider of construction project data and marketing tools for building product manufacturers, contractors, and distributors. The BidClerk Construction Index is a quarterly data service offered at no cost to media outlets that cover regional construction news. Members of the media may request custom BidClerk Construction Index reports for specific counties, regions, and states by contacting BidClerk: BCI@bidclerk.com.

About BidClerk

With the most affordable solutions on the market, BidClerk is the widely recognized leader in providing construction project data and marketing tools to manufacturers, contractors, and distributors. All of BidClerk's services are offered at subscription rates far below those charged by McGraw-Hill Construction MHP or Reed Construction Data (Rel: Ln). More info: www.BidClerk.com.

For BidClerk
John D. Wagner, 919-796-9984
Jdwagner@WagnerPR.com

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