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Commercial, institutional make gains as Dodge Momentum Index rises
The Dodge Momentum Index jumped 6.8 percent, with commercial planning gaining 7.3 percent and institutional planning up 5.7 percent. Keep Reading
Nonresidential gains thrust construction starts upward in May
Nonresidential building starts grew 18 percent last month, driving total construction starts up 13 percent. Keep Reading
Dodge: Construction starts down through four months of year
Although total construction starts dropped 9 percent in April, Dodge Construction Network says they are down 3 percent on a year-to-date basis. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index up to start 2025
The Dodge Momentum Index was up 5.6 percent in February, with commercial planning growing 4.2 percent and institutional planning increasing 8.7 percent in the month. Keep Reading
Dodge: Nonbuilding starts thrust construction upward in November
Nonbuilding construction grew 16 percent in November 2024 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $368 billion. Keep Reading
Dodge: Construction starts increase in October
Dodge Construction Network reports that total construction starts were up 4 percent in October. Keep Reading
Dodge report shows planning dip in nonresidential
The Dodge Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Construction Network, decreased more than 5 percent in October. Keep Reading
Factors affecting the construction industry in 2025
Industry economists are eyeing several factors as they shape their forecasts for next year – including interest rates, inflation, the workforce and the election. Keep Reading
Dodge economist discusses 2024 election impacts
Richard Branch, chief economist at Dodge Construction Network, details how the presidential and congressional elections will impact construction markets in the new year and beyond. Transcript Jack Kopanski: How do you anticipate this upcoming election and other ongoing global events… Keep Reading
