Trendlines Statewide Monthly Construction Data- July 2025

Alabama Cement Shipments Shrink in April

Data recently released by the United States Geological Service showed cement shipments declined by 10.8% in April 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. The tonnage is a 9% decrease compared to shipments in March 2025. We estimate 518,168 yards of concrete were placed during the month. While the yardage would represent the third highest volumes for the month of April over the last 10 years, we estimate yardage has now fallen behind 2024 totals to date by 2.4%. Looking at ready-mix volumes across the country, Alabama was one of only 10 states that experienced greater volumes in the first quarter of 2025 than the first quarter 2024.

Examining affiliated industry economic reports, the AIA billing index for June remained soft coming in at 46.8. One bright spot in the report was the South region had a billing index of 50.6. Any number over 50 forecasts improving construction conditions. This is only the second time the South has been over 50 in the past twelve months. The NAHB index is continuing to forecast soft conditions in home building with a number of 33 for July. The index has not been above 50 since April 2024.