Total construction spending rose 0.6% in March, on a month-to-month basis, according to data recently released by the U.S. Census Bureau. Residential spending increased 1.6%, while non-residential spending fell 0.2% in the same time period.

Total nonresidential spending fell to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.244 trillion, according to Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of the Census Bureau data.

ABC released the analysis May 7 , following reporting delays tied to the recent federal government shutdown. Nine of 16 nonresidential subcategories posted monthly declines, while both public and private nonresidential spending each slipped 0.2%.

Year-over-year, total construction spending increased 1.6% in March, spurred by a 3.5% boost in the residential market, while non-residential spending saw a slight bump at 0.2%.

“Residential construction rebounded in March and investment tied to data centers and power projects continues to support activity, but several traditional nonresidential…