Richard Branch
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
What’s happening with public works projects?
Although Dodge Data & Analytics initially projected a 4 percent increase in public works construction for 2020, the firm is downgrading its forecast for this sector for the remainder of the year. Keep Reading
Dodge Data: Construction starts down significantly in first half of 2020
Construction starts in the commercial and multifamily categories were down 22 percent through the first six months of the year, Dodge Data & Analytics reports, and only two of the top 20 metro areas saw construction starts go up. Keep Reading
Redefining ‘recession’ and the case that it’s already over
A National Bureau of Economic Research committee strayed within recent weeks from the textbook definition of 'recession,' arguing that one began in March of this year. Dodge Data & Analytics' Richard Branch offers some perspective on the committee's rationale. Keep Reading
Construction starts up 6 percent in June 2020
June's uptick marks the second consecutive monthly gain in construction starts, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. Keep Reading
Construction starts up in May 2020
Several large nonresidential building projects broke ground in May, spurring the 3 percent uptick, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. Keep Reading
Construction starts retreat in April 2020
The decline is the result of the coronavirus pandemic and the economic recession that hit the construction sector, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. Keep Reading
Nonbuilding construction starts up in March 2020
While starts in this Dodge Data & Analytics category increased 14 percent for the month, total construction starts were down 5 percent. 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
