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November 2007

Overview of Canadian Construction Markets

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October 2007

Drivers of Commodity Prices are Domestic and International
Resort and Retirement Markets Still the Leaders in Housing Intensity
Houston Widening its Lead in the Single-Family Housing Market
The Prospect of Higher Inflation points to Higher Interest Rates in Canada
Insulation
20 of the Largest Upcoming Warehouse and Water Treatment Facility Projects — October 2007
U.S. Warehouse Construction Steady at a High Level
Strong Labour Markets Leading to Higher Wages
Public Construction Boom Set to Ebb
Canada and U.S. Diverge in Construction and Manufacturing Jobs Outlooks
Canada's Employment Growth Moves at Double the U.S. Pace
Low Unemployment Rate will Continue to Put Pressure on Ontario Construction Wages
Deterioration in Home Affordability Points to a Weaker Housing Market in Canada
Broad Inflation Indexes Ease in 2008 - Probably
Financial Environment for Construction Improves Again in October
Decline in Equipment Shipments in Latest Month Restrains Prices
U.S. Retail Sales Unspectacular but Solid in September
The Shrinking U.S. Dollar is a Risk for Construction Demand
Starts Decline Seasonally in September
Materials Inflation Tame, but Set to Rise
Construction Economic Environment Improves Markedly in October
Total U.S. Construction Spending -1.7% in 2007 and +7.1% in 2008
U.S. Construction Forecast Tables — Issued October 2007
Membrane Roofing  Trends: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
The West Leads in both Non-residential Building and Engineering Starts
New England Continues to Lead U.S. Economic Growth
August Housing Starts Move Down in the U.S., But Up in Canada
Residential Door Tour: Installed Costs
Headlines Created by Bridge Collapses turns Aging Infrastructure into a Hot Topic
Deterioration in Home Affordability points to a Weaker Housing Market
Canadian Dollar Parity not the Only Tale in World Currency Markets
Construction Labor Cost Rise Moves ahead of Materials in Latest Quarter
The "Wheels" in Las Vegas will Slow in 2008
Atlanta's Well Diversified Base will Underpin Growth in 2008
Calgary has Largest Year-over-year Increase In Construction Costs in Canada
The Interest Rate-Currency-Inflation Conundrum

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September 2007

Coast to Coast: September 2007 Report on Canadian Construction Projects
Increase in U.S. Construction Costs the Lowest in Three-and-a-half Years
Chicago's Construction Costs Increase the Fastest in Latest Quarter
Mortgage Crisis Threatens Higher Inflation
Construction Materials Prices Fall 0.8% in August
A More Aggressive than Expected Cut in U.S. Interest Rates
Capacity Utilization in Canadian Industry a Little Stronger in Second Quarter
The String of Good News on Job Growth Ends in August
U.S. Employment Growth has been Decelerating for more than a Year
Construction Starts Steady in August
Latest Market Drivers Point to Weakening Environment for Construction
20 of The Largest Upcoming U.S. West and Midwest Projects – September 2007
Vocational Schools Carry the Highest Construction Costs among K-12 Schools
Northeast the First Region to Match Last Year's Housing Starts
Canada's Housing Start Decline only a Fraction of the U.S.
Metal Roof & Walls
U.S. Real GDP Growth to Slow in 2007, But Pick Up Again in 2008 and 2009
Canada's Real GDP Growth to Stay Solid
Nearly 100 Million Square Feet of New Construction now expected in 2007
Financial Turmoil Ends With Little Impact on Broader Economy
A Time of Wait and See with regard to Inflation and Interest Rates
Robust Domestic Demand plus Stronger Exports Fueled Canada's Second Quarter Growth
U.S. Construction Forecast Tables – Issued September 2007 – Total Spending -1.0% in 2007 and +8.3% in 2008
Woes in Single-family Housing Lower Overall 2007 Construction Forecast
Non-residential Construction will Help Ontario's Labour Market
Jobsite Safety
Massachusetts the Current Leader in State Growth Rates
Provincial and City Economic Performances: Western Canada Roundup

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August 2007

Philadelphia's Economy Looks Solid Through 2008
Houston's Economy Will Be Fueled By Oil Into 2009
Raleigh, Austin and Charlotte are Most Intense Housing Markets in U.S.
Atlanta Leads Declines in City Housing Starts; El Paso Leads Gains through July
Canada's Housing Starts Forecast Revised Up to 215,000 Units in 2007
Near Record High Non-Residential Construction Starts in July
Outlook for the Canadian Dollar — Flirting with U.S. Dollar Parity
New England Leads U.S. Regional Economic Growth in July
Coast to Coast: August 2007 Report on Canadian Construction Projects
U.S. Employment Growth Still Slipping in July; Canada's Employment Growth Stays Strong
U.S. Trails Canada in Construction Jobs in July; Manufacturing Job Decline about Even
Interest Rates for Construction Steady, but Loans Harder to Get
Construction Equipment Prices Keep Pace with Inflation in June
Lumber Price Declines Set to Reverse
Miami Leads in Year-over-year Construction Costs
Construction Materials Inflation Rises 0.7% in July
Subprime Mortgage Crisis Threatens Construction
Costs & Options for Metal Buildings
IMF Predicts Strong World Economic Growth in 2007 and 2008
Northeast the Leader in U.S. Regional Housing Start Correction through June
Canada's Strong GDP Growth in May Points to Higher Inflation and Rising Interest Rates
20 of the Largest Upcoming U.S. Medical and Educational Facilities – August 2007
Saskatchewan the Hottest Regional Housing Market In Canada through June
Despite Dollar's Gains, Canada's Trade Surplus Strong and Steady in May
U.S. Housing Starts Drop 27% in First Half
Housing Starts in Canada Stay Strong through First Half
Steel Prices Set to Head Higher
Baltimore Will Benefit From Expanding Government Services
Seattle is Flying High on Boeing's Wings and Microsoft's Software
U.S. Trade Deficit Stuck at $60 Billion per Month
Latest Canadian Retail Sales Increase Sharply
Retail Sales Growth Slows to 3.8% in June
Construction Spending Revisions Mean Longer Expansion Cycle
Coast to Coast: July 2007 Report on Canadian Construction Projects
Concrete Walls
Canada's Core Inflation Rate Climbs to 2.5% in June
U.S. Inflation Rate 2.7% in June, Same as in May
Interest Rate Changes Threaten Housing and Commercial Markets
Interest Rates for Construction Now Steady, But Will Drift Higher
Canada Needs Immigrants to Grow
Canada National Quarterly Starts Forecasts – Issued July 2007
Non-Residential Building (ICI*) Construction Starts in Canada: Regional Annual Forecasts – Issued July 2007
U.S. Construction Forecast: Depressed Housing Offsets Booming Non-residential
U.S.Construction Forecast Tables Issued July 2007: Total Spending +0.1% in 2007 and +7.9% in 2008
20 of the Largest Upcoming U.S. Sports and Entertainment Projects – July 2007
Housing Starts Forecast Reduced by 40,000 Units Based on Latest Government Release
Construction Materials Inflation in June Below Expected Longer-term Trend
Higher House Prices, Interest Rates and Taxes Will Cool Housing Market
Construction Market Drivers Improve Over Latest Month
Canada's Top Seven City Labour Markets Are in the West in June
San Diego, St. Louis and Miami Move up the Construction Cost Rankings

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July 2007

Provincial and City Economic Performances: Eastern Canada Mid-Year Roundup
Alberta's GDP Will Increase 4.4% in 2007 and 3.7%  in 2008
Index of Design Work by Architects Rises in June
Price Increases Ease as Equipment Shipments Steady in Latest Month
Canadian Employment Climbs by 35,000 Jobs in June
Putting Glass to the Test
Quebec's GDP Will Increase 2.4% In 2007 and 2.6% in 2008
Ontario's GDP Will Grow 2.0% in 2007 and 1.8% in 2008
Flooring: Estimating Tips
Record High Non-Residential Construction Starts in June
The U.S. Economy is a High-Wire Act As 2008 Presidential Election Approaches
U.S. Employment Increases by 132,000 Jobs in June
Faster Job Growth in Canada Than in U.S. Leads to Rate Hike
Bank of Canada Raises Key Interest Rate to 4.50%
Value of U.S. Dollar Continues to Slide in June; Value of Canadian Dollar Rises
U.S. Retail Sales Return to 5.0% Year-Over-Year Pace in May
Canadian Retail Sales Drop Below 5% Year Over Year in April
Balance of Construction Inflation Forces Suggests No Pricing Relief Ahead
Tampa's Outlook Remains Solid Despite Housing Woes
Heading Into 2008, Milwaukee's Propects Appear Positive
Houston Remains Top Single-Family Housing Market in May
Regional Housing Starts in May Show Diversity
U.S. Housing Starts Stay Flat in May
Rocky Mountain States Still Growing the Fastest Through May
Canadian Government Finances Have Rarely Been Better
Edmonton's Labour Market Stands Out Among Canada's Cities in May
Canadian Housing Starts Forecast at 212,500 Units in 2007
Disappearing Households Will Keep Housing Starts Depressed
Canada's Employment Growth Drops to 1.8% in May

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June 2007

Canada's GDP Growth to be Near Potential in 2007 and 2008
Focus on Glass
Coast to Coast: June 2007 Report on Canadian Construction Projects
Three Canadian Cities Rank Among the World's Best Centres of Commerce
Core Price Inflation Still Over 2% in Both Canada and the U.S.
Manufacturing Capacity Utilization Flat, but Rise in Electric Power Usage Will Mean More Construction
No Excuses for Canada's Productivity Shortfall
Entering the Overheated Phase of the Cycle
Cities in Western Canada Still Leading in Housing Starts Through May
High Construction Materials Inflation Continues in May
RSMeans Costing Information – Swimming Pool, Raquetball Court, Bowling Alley and Hockey Rink/Indoor Soccer Arena – May 2007
Latest Performances of Key Stock Market Indices – May 31, 2007
Education Construction Spending Edges Up
20 of the Largest Upcoming U.S. Northeast and South Construction Projects – June 2007
20 of the Largest Upcoming Canadian Construction Projects – May 2007
Nursing Homes Lead Health Care Construction
San Francisco's Prospects Appear Solid Into 2009
Low Unemployment Rate Reflects Jacksonville's Economic Strength
Canada National Quarterly Starts Forecasts – Issued June 2007
Higher Mortgage Rates Are Here to Stay
Canada’s Weak Pattern of Investment Per Worker Points to Second-Class Growth
Economic Environment Still Solid for Non-Residential Buildings, But Depressed for Housing
Key Indicators of the U.S. Remodeling Market Environment – June 2007
Key Indicators of the U.S. Market Environment – June 2007
Record High May Construction Starts
Non-Residential Building (ICI*) Construction Starts in Canada: Regional Annual Forecasts - Issued June 2007
Copper Will Be $3/lbs for a Long Time To Come
U.S. Economy Rebounds from Mid-Cycle Slowdown
U.S. Economic Outlook Table – June 2007
Strengthening Economy Boosts Long-Term Interest Rates
Construction Equipment Shipments Fall Again in April
Expert Tips on Waterproofing
Annualized Construction Costs Rise 2.2% in Latest Quarter
Las Vegas Back Into the Spotlight for Construction Costs
Latest Changes in City Construction Costs Below 5.0% with Four Exceptions
Potential for Higher Labour Rates and Unrest in North American Construction Markets
U.S. Regional Housing Starts Monthly – April 2007
U.S. Inventory of Unsold New Homes – April 2007
Canada: Inventory of Unsold New Homes – March 2007
April Construction Spending Increases for Third Month in a Row
U.S. Construction Forecast Tables – Based on Put-in-Place Investment and Housing Starts – Issued June 2007
Latest U.S. Employment Picture by Industry – Levels and Year-Over-Year Percent Change – May 2007
China's Economic Bubble Could Bring a Surge in Chinese Construction Materials
Canada’s First-Quarter Growth Exceeds Expectations
United States: Month-to-Month Total Job Creation – May 2007
United States Consumer Sector: Retail Sales – April 2007
Canada Consumer Sector: Retail Sales – March 2007
Growth Fastest in Mountain States Plus Washington, Massachusetts and Kansas
Lumber and Panel Prices to Weaken Further
Ranking of Office Vacancy Rates in Major Canadian Cities – First Quarter 2007
Late-Cycle Bloomers in Non-Residential Construction
Ranking of Office Vacancy Rates in Major U.S. Cities – Central Business District and Suburban – First Quarter 2007
Office Vacancy Rates in Major U.S. Cities – First Quarter 2007
Largest Percentage Point Changes in Office Vacancy Rates – Major U.S. Cities – First Quarter 2007
Transportation Work Slowed by Funding Cuts and Cost Spikes
Warehouse Construction: No Change Expected Through 2008

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May 2007

Project Cost Outlook Depends on Money Managers and Chinese Building Boom
Uranium Prices Rise as Inventories Decline
U.S. National Housing Starts Monthly – April 2007
U.S. Construction Starts by Region – April 2007
U.S. Consumer Price Inflation – April 2007
Office Starts Surge in First-Quarter 2007
Lower Office Vacancy Rate Boosts Canadian Office Construction
Percent Change in Year-to-Date Housing Starts – Ranking of Canadian Provinces – April 2007
Percent Change in Year-to-Date Housing Starts – Ranking of Canada’s Major Cities – April 2007
Canada vs U.S. – Consumer Price Inflation – All Items and Core – April 2007
Canada: National Housing Starts Monthly – April 2007
Canada: Consumer Price Inflation – April 2007
Metal Roof & Wall Products
20 of the Largest Upcoming U.S. Prison and Courthouse Construction Projects – May 2007
Coast to Coast: May 2007 Report on Canadian Construction Projects
Equipment Shipments Steady in March
Latest U.S. Employment Picture by Industry – Levels and Year-Over-Year Percent Change – April 2007
Interest Rates Steady, But Mortgages Are Harder To Get
Latest U.S. Employment Picture by Industry – Year-to-Date Change in Level – April 2007
Canada vs U.S. Year-Over-Year Percent Change in Construction and Manufacturing Employment – April 2007
Did the Sub Prime Mortgage Problem Come from the Housing or Financial Market?
Canada vs U.S. Unemployment Rate and Year-Over-Year Percent Change in Total Employment – April 2007
Construction Materials Costs Increase 1.2% in April
Canada: Month-to-Month Total Job Creation – April 2007
Hotel Starts Stall, Except for Casino Hotels
Construction Jobs Falling, But Wages Rising
Latest Performances of Key Stock Market Indices – April 30, 2007
Federal Funds Rate of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board (and Key Announcement Dates) – May 2007
RSMeans Costing Information – College Laboratory, Classroom, Dormitory and Student Union Building – April 2007
Windows
Market Environment as Good as it Ever Gets for Non-Residential Construction
Key Indicators of the U.S. Remodeling Market Environment – May 2007
Key Indicators of the U.S. Market Environment – May 2007
U.S. Foreign Trade – Goods and Services Balance – February 2007
Canada’s Foreign Trade – Merchandise Trade Balance – February 2007
United States Month-to-Month Total Job Creation – April 2007
Percent Change in Year-to-Date Housing Starts – Ranking of Canadian Provinces – March 2007
April Construction Starts Highest in 18 Months
Project Cost Inflation Eases but Remains High
Construction Spending Revised Higher; Outlook Improves
U.S. Construction Forecast Tables – Based on Put-in-Place Investment and Housing Starts – Issued May 2007
Canadian GDP Grows Faster than Expected in February
San Diego, the “Fifth-Best” Large U.S. City, May be a Victim of its Own Success
Chicago’s Business Barometer Increases by 13.8% in March
Housing Slump Begins to Slow Economic Growth in Formerly Hot Housing Markets (Regional Growth Trends Update)
Ranking of Major Canadian Cities by Employment Growth and Unemployment Rate – March 2007
Canada: Provincial Labour Markets – Job Gains and Unemployment Rates – March 2007
Gulf Coast, West Coast, Mid-South and Florida-Interior Housing Surprises (Housing Market Update)
U.S. Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) – Quarterly Year-Over-Year Percent Change – First Quarter 2007 ("Advance")
U.S. Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) – Quarter-to-Quarter Percent Change Annualized – First Quarter 2007 (Advance)
U.S. Metro Housing Markets - Ranking of Permits-to-Population (360 Metros) – March 2007
U.S. Regional Housing Starts Monthly – March 2007
U.S. National Income and Product Accounts (NIPA) – First Quarter 2007 “Advance” (Key Components)
Percent Change in Year-to-Date Housing Starts – Ranking of Canada’s Major Cities – March 2007
Canadian Economy Plots a Steady Course

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April 2007

Canada’s Housing Market May Correct, But it Won’t Collapse
United States Capacity Utilization Rates – Key Industrial Sectors – March 2007
U.S. National Housing Starts Monthly – March 2007
Canada: National Housing Starts Monthly – March 2007
Coast to Coast: April 2007 Report on Canadian Construction Projects
Do Home Prices Need to Rise or Fall for Housing to Recover?
U.S. Consumer Confidence – Conference Board Index – April 2007
U.S. Business Conditions – Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) of the Institute of Supply Management (ISM) – March 2007
Canada: Inventory of Unsold New Homes – February 2007
U.S. Inventory of Unsold New Homes – March 2007
Latest Canadian Employment Picture by Nature – Year-to-Date Change in Level – March 2007
Latest Canadian Employment Picture by Industry – Year-to-Date Change in Level – March 2007
Latest U.S. Employment Picture by Industry – Levels and Year-Over-Year Percent Change – March 2007
World Commodity Prices – Key Resource Industries – April 2007
Year-Over-Year Percent Change in U.S. Employment – Construction, Manufacturing and Services – March 2007
e-Regional Reporter — April 24, 2007
Residential Doors
United States Consumer Sector: Retail Sales – March 2007
Canada – Retail Sales – February 2007
Canada Economic Outlook Table – April 2007
U.S. Consumer Price Inflation – March 2007
Canada vs U.S. – Consumer Price Inflation – All Items and Core – March 2007
Canada: Consumer Price Inflation – March 2007
United States Month-to-Month Total Job Creation – March 2007
Latest U.S. Employment Picture by Industry – Year-to-Date Change in Level – March 2007
Canada: Month-to-Month Total Job Creation – March 2007
Credit Rates Dip Marginally Lower Despite Rise in Inflation Expectations
Equipment Sales Remain Weak In February
Materials Price Surge Continues in March (Construction Materials Prices Update)
Canadian Capacity Utilization Rates by Industry Groups
Lessons in Sound Control
e-Regional Reporter — April 17, 2007
Residential Slump Continues, But More Hirings and Funds for Heavy Engineering
Key Indicators of the U.S. Remodeling Market Environment – April 2007
Key Indicators of the U.S. Market Environment – April 2007
Performances of Key Stock Market Indices – Long-Term History – January 1991 to March 30, 2007
Latest Performances of Key Stock Market Indices – March 30, 2007
U.S. Construction Starts by Region – March 2007
20 of the Largest Upcoming U.S. Transportation Terminal and Multi-Family Housing Projects – April 2007
March Construction Starts Increase But With Signs of Slowing Growth
RSMeans Costing Information – Jail, Courthouse, Police Station and Post Office – March 2007
State Health Care Construction Spending Not Currently Proportional to Population
Enrollment Growth in Six States Will Drive School Construction
Phoenix is Still Flying High
Boston’s Economy Simmers Nicely, With No Boom or Bust in Sight
Percent Change in Year-to-Date Housing Starts – Ranking of Canadian Provinces – February 2007
Percent Change in Year-to-Date Housing Starts – Ranking of Canada’s Major Cities – February 2007
e-Regional Reporter — March 10, 2007
Project Costs Will Be Trimmed Only Modestly by Sluggish Construction Market
Construction Spending Up in February, But Declining Trend Will Continue (Construction Spending Outlook Update)
U.S. Construction Forecast Tables – Based on Put-in-Place Investment and Housing Starts – Issued April 2007
Ranking of Major Canadian Cities by Employment Growth and Unemployment Rate – February 2007
Canada: Provincial Labour Markets – Job Gains and Unemployment Rates – February 2007
Canada’s Growth Paused in January But Will Strengthen in the Coming Months
Permits Plunge In Florida Resort and Retirement Communities
U.S. Metro Housing Markets - Ranking of Permits-to-Population (360 Metros) – February 2007
U.S. Corporate Profits – Quarter to Quarter and Year Over Year – Fourth Quarter 2006
Target Overnight Rate of the Bank of Canada (and Key Announcement Dates) – March 2007
Federal Funds Rate of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board (and Key Announcement Dates) – March 2007
Canada Corporate Profits – Quarter to Quarter and Year Over Year – Fourth Quarter 2006
U.S. Inventory of Unsold New Homes – February 2007
United States Consumer Sector: Retail Sales – February 2007
Canada – Retail Sales – January 2007
Canada: Inventory of Unsold New Homes – January 2007
U.S. Foreign Trade – Goods and Services Balance – January 2007
Canada’s Foreign Trade – Merchandise Trade Balance – January 2007
The Economy Will Muddle Through in 2007, But 2008 Looks Better
U.S. Regional Housing Starts Monthly – February 2007
U.S. Economic Outlook Table – March 2007
Canada vs U.S. – Consumer Price Inflation – All Items and Core – February 2007
e-Regional Reporter — April 3, 2007
Equipment Shipments Drop Sharply After A Year Of Steady Sales (Construction Equipment Market Update)
U.S. National Housing Starts Monthly – February 2007
Canada: National Housing Starts Monthly – February 2007

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March 2007

Economic Growth Remains Fastest in the West, But is Slowing (Regional Growth Trends Update)
U.S. Consumer Price Inflation – February 2007
Canada: Consumer Price Inflation – February 2007
e-Regional Reporter — March 27, 2007
Economic Slowdown Stalls Manufacturing Market
Hotel Boom Ends
Coast to Coast: March 2007 Report on Canadian Construction Projects
A Diversity of Forces Currently Driving Construction Market Segments
Key Indicators of the U.S. Remodeling Market Environment – March 2007
Key Indicators of the U.S. Market Environment – March 2007
Change in Definition Results in Six New Census Metropolitan Areas in Canada
Material Prices Up in February — More Increases Ahead (Construction Materials Prices Update)
With Employment Up, But Output Stagnant, is Canada’s Workforce Taking a Break?
20 of the Largest Upcoming U.S. Retail and Hotel Construction Projects – March 2007
2007 — A Year Of Some Economic Transition in Canada
Cheap Credit Window Stays Open
Loan Demand, Credit Supply and Inflation Set Interest Rates (Construction Finance Environment Update)
Latest U.S. Employment Picture by Industry – Year-to-Date Change in Level – February 2007
Canada vs U.S. Year-Over-Year Percent Change in Construction and Manufacturing Employment – February 2007
e-Regional Reporter — March 20, 2007
Canada’s Non-Residential Investment in 2007 May Lose Some of its Energy
United States Month-to-Month Total Job Creation – February 2007
U.S. Business Conditions – Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) of the Institute of Supply Management (ISM) – February 2007
Latest U.S. Employment Picture by Industry – Levels and Year-Over-Year Percent Change – February 2007
Canada vs U.S. Unemployment Rate and Year-Over-Year Percent Change in Total Employment – February 2007
Canada: Month-to-Month Total Job Creation – February 2007
Construction Starts Remain Strong in February
Kermit May Have Trouble Being Green, But It’s Getting Easier for the Rest of Us
Performances of Key Stock Market Indices Over the Last 12 Months (Graphed) – February 28, 2007
Latest Performances of Key Stock Market Indices – February 28, 2007
U.S. Construction Starts by Region – February 2007
Canada: National Economic and Financial Accounts (Key Components) – Fourth Quarter 2006
e-Regional Reporter — March 13, 2007
U.S. Consumer Confidence – Conference Board Index – February 2007
U.S. Inventory of Unsold New Homes – January 2007
RSMeans Costing Information – Office Buildings (Various Stories) and Medical Office Building – February 2007
Canada: Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) – Quarter-to-Quarter Percent Change Annualized – Fourth Quarter 2006
Canada: Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) – Quarterly Year-Over-Year Percent Change – Fourth Quarter 2006
U.S. Consumer Price Inflation – January 2007
Canada vs U.S. – Consumer Price Inflation – All Items and Core – January 2007
Canada: Consumer Price Inflation – January 2007
Permits Still Plunging in Factory and Resort Cities (Housing Market Update)
December’s Strong Growth Gives Canadian Economy Momentum Heading Into 2007
U.S. Metro Housing Markets - Ranking of Permits-to-Population (360 Metros) - January 2007
e-Regional Reporter — March 6, 2007
Weak Housing Reduces Construction Forecast to +1.1% (Construction Spending Outlook Update)
U.S. Construction Forecast Tables – Based on Put-in-Place Investment and Housing Starts – Issued March 2007
Materials Costs Set to Resume Rising (Construction Materials Prices Update)
Ranking of Office Vacancy Rates in Major Canadian Cities – Fourth Quarter 2006
San José Looks Like a City on the Mend
Salt Lake City’s Economic Forecast Sprinkled with Good News
Office Vacancy Rates in Major Canadian Cities – Fourth Quarter 2006
RSMeans Building Construction Cost Index (CCI) – Major U.S. Cities – January 2007
U.S. Regional Housing Starts Monthly – January 2007
Canada: Inventory of Unsold New Homes – December 2006
U.S. National Housing Starts Monthly – January 2007
U.S. Consumer Confidence – Conference Board Index – January 2007
U.S. Business Conditions – Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) of the Institute of Supply Management (ISM) – January 2007
Canada: National Housing Starts Monthly – January 2007

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February 2007

e-Regional Reporter — February 27, 2007
United States Capacity Utilization Rates – Key Industrial Sectors – January 2007
RSMeans Construction Cost Index (CCI) – U.S. 30-City Average – January 2007
RSMeans Ranking of U.S. City Construction Costs – January 2007
Ranking of Office Vacancy Rates in Major U.S. Cities – Central Business District and Suburban – Fourth Quarter 2006
Largest Percentage Point Changes in Office Vacancy Rates – Major U.S. Cities – Fourth Quarter 2006
Office Vacancy Rates in Major U.S. Cities – Fourth Quarter 2006
Expect Another Healthy Canadian Federal Government Surplus in Fiscal 2006-2007
Canada: Provincial Labour Markets – Job Gains and Unemployment Rates – January 2007
Year-Over-Year Percent Change in U.S. Employment - Construction, Manufacturing and Services - January 2007
Canada vs U.S. Unemployment Rate and Year-Over-Year Percent Change in Total Employment – January 2007
Canada vs U.S. Year-Over-Year Percent Change in Construction and Manufacturing Employment - January 2007
Canada: Month-to-Month Total Job Creation – January 2007
Staffing Will Be 2007’s Major Problem for Design Firms — A Guide to Recruitment, Retention and Succession Planning
Latest U.S. Employment Picture by Industry – Levels and Year-Over-Year Percent Change – January 2007
Ratio of Existing-Home Sales Prices in Other Cities vs Toronto – December 2006
Year-Over-Year Change in Existing Home Prices in Canada – Ranking of Major Cities – December 2006
United States Month-to-Month Total Job Creation – January 2007
Ranking of Major Canadian Cities by Employment Growth and Unemployment Rate – January 2007
e-Regional Reporter — February 20, 2007
Health Care Construction Boom Continues
Year-Over-Year Change in New Housing Prices in Canada – Ranking of Major Cities – December 2006
U.S. National Income and Product Accounts (NIPA) – Fourth Quarter 2006 “Advance” (Key Components)
U.S. National Office Vacancy Rate Falls to 15.3% (Office Building Market Update)
U.S. Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) – Quarterly Year-Over-Year Percent Change – Fourth Quarter 2006 (“Advance”)
U.S. Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) – Quarter-to-Quarter Percent Change Annualized – Fourth Quarter 2006 (“Advance”)
Record-High Commercial Building Starts in January
Rocky Mountain States Grow Fastest; Midwest States Grow Slowest (Regional Growth Trends Update)
Federal Funds Rate of the U.S. Federal Reserve Board (and Key Announcement Dates) – January 2007
RSMeans Costing Information – Parking Garage, Underground Parking, Town Hall and Community Center – January 2007
Performances of Key Stock Market Indices – Long-Term History – January 1991 to January 31, 2007
Apartment Building Vacancy Rates in Canada – Latest 10 Years (1997 to 2006) (Private Apartment Buildings, Six Units and Over)
e-Regional Reporter — February 13, 2007
Stronger Economy Raises Credit Costs (Construction Finance Environment Update)
Performances of Key Stock Market Indices Over the Last 12 Months (Graphed) – January 31, 2007
Housing Starts in Canada and the Provinces Over the Last Ten Years – 1997 to 2006
Construction Equipment Shipments Steady in December (Construction Equipment Market Update)
Market Environment Stays Weak for Housing But Strong for Non-Residential
Key Indicators of the U.S. Remodeling Market Environment – February 2007
Key Indicators of the U.S. Market Environment – February 2007
Latest Performances of Key Stock Market Indices – January 31, 2007
Mild Weather Puts a Damper on Canada’s November GDP
Housing Slump Reduces Construction Spending -0.4% in December (Construction Outlook Update)
U.S. Construction Forecast Tables – Based on Put-in-Place Investment and Housing Starts – Issued February 2007
U.S. Metro Housing Markets – Highest Gains and Deepest Losses – December 2006 Year to Date
Top 50 U.S. Total Housing Markets – December 2006 Year to Date
Top 25 Single-Family Housing Markets in the U.S. – December 2006 Year to Date
Top 25 Multi-Family Housing Markets in the U.S. – December 2006 Year to Date
e-Regional Reporter — February 6, 2007
Homebuilders Finish 2006 Strongly
U.S. Metro Housing Markets - Ranking of Permits-to-Population (360 Metros) – December 2006
10 of the Largest Upcoming Construction Projects in Florida – February 2007
U.S. Regional Housing Starts Monthly – December 2006
Percent Change in Year-to-Date Housing Starts – Ranking of Canadian Provinces – December 2006
Percent Change in Year-to-Date Housing Starts – Ranking of Canada’s Major Cities – December 2006
10 of the Largest Upcoming Construction Projects in California – February 2007
Look for Signs of Spring in the Midst of the Global Economic Forecast
U.S. Inventory of Unsold New Homes – December 2006
Canada – Inventory of Unsold New Homes – November 2006
U.S. National Housing Starts Monthly – December 2006
Canada vs U.S. – Consumer Price Inflation – All Items and Core – December 2006
Canada: National Housing Starts Monthly – December 2006
Canada: Consumer Price Inflation – December 2006

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January 2007

Currency: U.S. and Canadian Dollars vs Other Key World Currencies – 2001 to January 16, 2007
Currency: U.S. and Canadian Dollar Conversions - 2001 to January 16, 2007
Canada - Retail Sales - November 2006
e-Regional Reporter — January 30, 2007
Housing Plunge Nearly Stabilized, But No Recovery Soon
U.S. Metro Housing Markets – Ranking of Permits-to-Population (360 Metros) – November 2006
U.S. Foreign Trade – Goods and Services Balance – November 2006
Canada’s Foreign Trade – Merchandise Trade Balance – November 2006
Los Angeles’ Economy Drives Forward at a Healthy Pace
U.S. Construction Starts by Region – December 2006
Ranking of Major Canadian Cities by Employment Growth and Unemployment Rate – December 2006
Construction Materials Prices Mixed in December (Construction Materials Prices Update)
The Problem of Construction Labour Productivity Definitely Needs Work
United States – Retail Sales – December 2006
Canada: Provincial Labour Markets – Job Gains and Unemployment Rates – December 2006
Retail Construction Growth Begins to Slow
Norfolk’s Economic Ship (Before it Comes in) Faces Challenges
Target Overnight Rate of the Bank of Canada (and Key Announcement Dates) – January 2007
e-Regional Reporter — January 23, 2007
U.S. Consumer Price Inflation – December 2006
RSMeans Costing Information – Auditorium, Fire Station, Gymnasium and Library – December 2006
Latest Canadian Employment Picture by Industry – Year-to-Date Change in Level – December 2006
Construction Equipment Sales Steady (Construction Equipment Market Update)
Performances of Key Stock Market Indices – Long-Term History – January 1991 to December 2006
Latest U.S. Employment Picture by Industry – Year-to-Date Change in Level – December 2006
Latest Canadian Employment Picture by Nature – Year-to-Date Change in Level – December 2006
Canada: Year-Over-Year Percent Change in Employment – Full-Time vs Part-Time and Private vs Public – December 2006
2007-2008 U.S. Economic Outlook: Growth Continues, But Slows
U.S. Economic Outlook Table – January 2007
Performances of Key Stock Market Indices Over the Last 12 Months (Graphed) – December 29, 2006
Canada vs U.S. Year-Over-Year Percent Change in Construction and Manufacturing Employment – December 2006
Credit Costs to Remain Steady (Construction Finance Environment to Remain Steady)
United States Month-to-Month Total Job Creation – December 2006
Latest Performances of Key Stock Market Indices – December 29, 2006
Canada vs U.S. Unemployment Rate and Year-Over-Year Percent Change in Total Employment – December 2006
Canada: Month-to-Month Total Job Creation – December 2006
Drivers of Construction Market Environment Remain Mixed
Key Indicators of the U.S. Remodeling Market Environment – January 2007
Key Indicators of the U.S. Construction Market Environment – January 2007
Canada vs U.S. Real GDP Growth (and Key Components) – Third Quarter 2006
Construction Starts Rise 21% in December
The U.S. Economic Landing May Be Softer Than Expected
Rocky Mountain and Gulf Coast States Lead U.S. Economic Growth (Regional Growth Trends Update)
Percent Change in Year-to-Date Housing Starts – Ranking of Canadian Provinces – November 2006
Percent Change in Year-to-Date Housing Starts – Ranking of Canada’s Major Cities – November 2006
e-Regional Reporter — January 16, 2006
U.S. National Housing Starts Monthly – November 2006
Canada: National Housing Starts Monthly – November 2006
Canada: National Economic and Financial Accounts (Key Components) – Third Quarter 2006
Like the Weather, the Hiring Climate in Canada is Better Than Expected
Top 50 U.S. Total Housing Markets – November 2006 Year to Date
Top 25 Single-Family Housing Markets in the U.S. – November 2006 Year to Date
Top 25 Multi-Family Housing Markets in the U.S. November 2006 Year to Date
Canada: Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) – Quarter-to-Quarter Percent Change Annualized – Third Quarter 2006
Canada: Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) – Quarterly Year-Over-Year Percent Change – Third Quarter 2006
U.S. Metro Housing Markets - Ranking of Permits-to-Population (360 Metros) – October 2006
U.S. Regional Housing Starts Monthly – November 2006
U.S. Metro Housing Markets – Highest Gains and Deepest Losses – November 2006 Year to Date
Total Constuction Spending to Rise 2.6% in 2007
U.S. Construction Forecast Tables – Based on Put-in-Place Investment and Housing Starts – Issued January 2007
e-Regional Reporter — January 9, 2007
Third Quarter Nonresidential Report Card (Based on total contract value for Q3 YTD 2006 versus Q3 YTD 2005)
Hotel Starts Soar Higher
U.S. Equipment Buying Slows, While Exports Increase (Construction Equipment Market Update)
Materials Prices Continue Falling in November (Construction Materials Prices Update)
Credit Rates Ease; No Significant Increases Likely in 2007-2008 (Construction Finance Environment Update)
San Antonio’s Rose Still Blooms
Construction Sector Forms a Bright Spot in Kansas City’s Forecast
Ranking of Major Canadian Cities by Employment Growth and Unemployment Rate – November 2006
Canada: Provincial Labour Markets (Job Gains and Unemployment Rates) – November 2006
20 of the Largest Upcoming U.S. Construction Projects – Libraries and Museums – January 2007
e-Regional Reporter — January 2, 2007

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