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Construction stocks: Building your portfolio

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The vast majority of people live in a home and work in a building – so yes, we reckon the construction industry is always going to be a pillar of the financial markets. So why not build a bit of your portfolio with the best the sector has to offer? These stocks certainly have the solid base for it.

This list includes US-listed building consultants, engineers, contracting agents and mechanical engineering stocks involved in the US construction industry, each with a minimum market cap of 1bn. But don't rely on us. Make sure to always check the foundations properly before building your portfolio on any of the assets listed here.