Trendlines Statewide Monthly Construction Data-December 2025

Alabama Cement Shipments Inch Up in July

Data recently released by the United States Geological Service shows cement shipments increased by 7.1% in July 2025 compared to the same month in 2024. The data is the first information released by the USGS since September 2025, due to the department being closed during the government shutdown. We estimate 539,249 cubic yards of concrete were placed during the month. Yardage for the first 7 months of 2025 is 4.6% below the yardage for 2024, but we anticipate sharper decreases in the coming reports as many markets across the state have slowed down with the limited homebuilding activity.

Examining industry economic reports, the University of Alabama’s Center for Real Estate August report shows projected home building starts are off by 7.6% compared to the first eight months of 2024. Looking to the AIA Billing Index, the number came in at 45.3 in November 2025, a slight decrease from the October number of 47.6. Finally, looking to the NAHB builder sentiment index, the index came in at 39 in December. Any number below 50 on the AIA index or NAHB index forecast a slowdown in construction activity.