Richard Branch
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
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
Episode 26: Economists provide 2025 construction sector outlook
On this episode of "Drilling Deeper," P&Q managing editor Jack Kopanski chats with economists about what is ahead for each construction sector for the rest of 2024 and into 2025. Keep Reading
Assessing the residential construction market
Dodge Construction Network chief economist Richard Branch discusses the state of residential construction in 2024, outlining the road ahead for the multifamily segment. Keep Reading
Economists offer promising industry outlook for fourth quarter, 2025
Three economists discuss what the rest of the year has in store for construction sectors, as well as what the coming year may bring. Keep Reading
Weighing in on workforce
Richard Branch of Dodge Construction Network shares his thoughts on the current state of the construction industry workforce. Keep Reading
Latest Dodge report shows dramatic dip in construction starts
Dodge Construction Network says a June decline in utility construction starts pulled overall activity lower, although residential starts have experienced upward momentum. Keep Reading
