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Episode 45: Midyear economic update with Dodge Construction Network’s Eric Gaus

Eric Gaus, chief economist of Dodge Construction Network, joins the show to give an update on the economy and the construction industry midway through 2025, as well as a look ahead to the second half of the year. Gaus offers… Keep Reading

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

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