construction
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
First half 2017 construction starts show mixed pattern
During the first half of 2017, eight of the top 10 markets for commercial and multifamily construction starts registered decreased activity compared with a year ago. Keep Reading
MDU Resources reports improved earnings in second quarter 2017
MDU Resources reported second-quarter earnings of $40.6 million in 2017 compared with a loss of $109.3 million in the second quarter of 2016. Keep Reading
Viewpoint to acquire Dexter + Chaney
The addition of Dexter + Chaney’s product suite will be a component of Viewpoint’s strategy to further drive the adoption of technology in construction. Keep Reading
