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NSSGA president, CEO discusses presidential race, infrastructure
At the 2020 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference, Michael Johnson of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association reflected on 2019, looked ahead to the production season and offered insights on the 2020 presidential election. Keep Reading
Dodge Data economist offers update on construction’s road ahead
Noting that the current impact of the coronavirus on construction activity is still uncertain, the market research and forecasting firm’s chief economist provides thoughts on the weeks and months to come. Keep Reading
Dodge Data economist weighs in on coronavirus’ potential impact
According to Dodge Data & Analytics’ Richard Branch, the good news for the industry heading into the pandemic is that construction starts were stable. Keep Reading
Construction starts down 6 percent in January 2020
Residential building starts fell 8 percent, nonresidential building lost 6 percent and nonbuilding starts moved 2 percent lower. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index declines in January 2020
The index fell 2.7 percent in January to 152.5 from a revised December reading of 156.7, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. Keep Reading
Construction starts drop in December 2019
The precipitous drop from November to December was based on noteworthy gains in November's utility and manufacturing sectors. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index improves in December 2019
Both components of Dodge Data & Analytics' index increased over the month as the institutional component rose 2.3 percent while the commercial component climbed 0.9 percent. Keep Reading
Construction starts up 37 percent in November 2019
By major sector, nonbuilding starts climbed 82 percent higher over the month while nonresidential starts improved 61 percent. Residential starts, meanwhile, were flat from October to November. Keep Reading
Positive momentum for nonresidential as Dodge index increases in November 2019
Dodge Data & Analytics' Dodge Momentum Index has staged somewhat of a resurgence over the last few months, increasing nearly 15 percent from its lowest point earlier in the year. Keep Reading
