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Dodge Momentum Index sees improvement in October 2017
The Dodge Momentum Index rose 13.2 percent in October to 130.9 from its revised September reading of 115.6, reports Dodge Data & Analytics. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index declines for fourth consecutive month
The Dodge Momentum Index from Dodge Data & Analytics fell in September, moving 8.4 percent lower to 116.4. Keep Reading
August 2017 construction starts fall 2 percent
At a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $711.6 billion, new construction starts in August fell 2 percent from July, reports Dodge Data & Analytics. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index slips in August
The Dodge Momentum Index moved lower in August, falling 2.4 percent to 129.1 (2000=100) from its revised July reading of 132.2. Keep Reading
July 2017 construction starts up 6 percent
July advanced 6 percent from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $728.1 billion. Keep Reading
Deal struck to end Seattle-area strike
A labor agreement was reached on Friday that ends a strike by concrete-delivery truck drivers in King County, Washington. Keep Reading
Aggregate demand expected to grow through 2017
Construction materials demand continues to increase for most areas of the country. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index falls in July 2017
The Dodge Momentum Index dropped 3.3 percent in July to 135 from its revised June reading of 139.6, reports Dodge Data & Analytics. Keep Reading
Seattle sand-and-gravel workers plan for strike
A number of workers in the sand-and-gravel industry in Seattle voted to go on strike as a result of several Teamsters Local 174 meetings. Keep Reading
