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Economists offer promising industry outlook for fourth quarter, 2025

Three economists discuss what the rest of the year has in store for construction sectors, as well as what the coming year may bring. Keep Reading

Episode 24: Industry economists offer short-term outlook

On this episode of "Drilling Deeper," P&Q managing editor Jack Kopanski discusses the latest economic developments and how they are impacting construction and aggregates. Keep Reading

Weighing in on workforce

Richard Branch of Dodge Construction Network shares his thoughts on the current state of the construction industry workforce. Keep Reading

Latest Dodge report shows dramatic dip in construction starts

Dodge Construction Network says a June decline in utility construction starts pulled overall activity lower, although residential starts have experienced upward momentum. Keep Reading

Nonbuilding construction growth thrusts starts upward

Total construction starts were up 10 percent in May, driven by tremendous growth in nonbuilding construction, according to Dodge Construction Network. Keep Reading

Dodge Momentum Index up in May, down year over year

The Dodge Momentum Index was up 2.7 percent in May but decreased 7 percent compared to a year earlier, due, in part, to an abnormally strong May 2023. Keep Reading

Dodge Momentum Index dips in February

The Dodge Momentum Index was down 1.4 percent in February, but it remains 1 percent above its February 2023 mark. Keep Reading

Dodge Momentum Index improves in December

The Dodge Momentum Index gained 3 percent in December, with commercial planning increasing 1 percent and institutional planning improving 6.1 percent. Keep Reading

Dodge: Construction starts take a dive in November

Dodge Construction Network says total construction starts declined 15 percent last month, with nonresidential plummeting 29 percent. Keep Reading

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