US construction spending rose 0.8 percent in November

WASHINGTON- U.S. builders spent 0.8 percent more on construction projects in November. It was the fourth consecutive monthly gain and provides evidence that construction should continue to support economic growth.  The Commerce Department says that the November advance follows October's revised 0.9 percent gain.  The November increase was led by a solid advance in homebuilding, which rose 1 percent from October as strength in single-family construction offset