Dodge Momentum Index
Branch: Although the recession is ‘over,’ the recovery will present obstacles
Dodge Data & Analytics’ Richard Branch explains why 'optimism' is kind of a strong word to describe how he feels about the road ahead. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index loses ground in June 2020
The index dropped 6.6 percent in June. The slower pace suggests the recovery in the construction sector will be modest, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index flat in May 2020
The commercial component of the index improved by 1 percent in May, while the institutional component fell 1.9 percent, according to Dodge. Keep Reading
Dodge Momentum Index feels impact from coronavirus
Two index components retreated in April, as commercial construction dropped 7.6 percent while institutional fell 3.2 percent. Keep Reading
Nonresidential building plans ease back in March 2020
According to Dodge Data & Analytics, it is still very early in the coronavirus pandemic and March’s data would not fully capture any potential impact of the pandemic on construction planning. 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
