Dodge Construction Network
Construction market remains resilient despite challenges
Although labor shortages and rising interest rates still pose challenges, economists from several agencies explain that in most areas the industry continues to thrive. Keep Reading
Dodge: Construction starts increase in May
Total construction starts rose 8 percent in May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.11 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Keep Reading
Weaker commercial planning pulls nonresidential index downward
The Dodge Momentum Index slipped in May, with Dodge Construction Network saying commercial and institutional planning face divergent trends in the second half of 2023. Keep Reading
Dodge: On the ‘razor’s edge’ of a recession
Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch says while the risk of a recession in 2023 is real, he believes the U.S. will still avoid one this year. Keep Reading
Dodge: Construction starts slip 4 percent in April
Dodge Construction Network says nonresidential building starts led the drop, declining 22 percent last month. Keep Reading
Dodge: Banking on nonbuilding construction
Increased funding from the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act has the nonbuilding construction sector set up well, but future disbursement delays could slow the sector. Keep Reading
What to expect in the coming months for construction
Despite ongoing economic pressures, the construction industry remains strong through four-plus months of 2023. Keep Reading
Highs and lows in nonresidential construction
Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch points out subsectors that are helping to boost the nonresidential as a whole. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index moves downward in April
The commercial component of Dodge Construction Network’s Index dipped 8 percent last month. Keep Reading
