Booming construction and remodeling boosts the industry.
Sewage and waste disposal construction rose 13.9 percent last year to $17.83 billion, construction spending on water supply increased 11.6 percent to $12.22 billion, and lodging construction was $11.99 billion (down 0.2 percent from 2004). Construction spending for manufacturing rose nearly 21 percent - $28.61 billion.