Dodge Construction Network Construction Starts and Forecasts

Dodge Momentum Index in December

The substantive number of projects in the planning queue will support construction spending into 2025.  [ watch video ]

Starts for the month of November

The decline was led by a 29% drop for nonresidential as starts felt the impact of higher rates.   [ watch video ]

Dodge Momentum Index in November

Nonresidential planning activity remained historically elevated despite the decline  [ watch video ]

Starts for the month of October

The start of three megaprojects failed to overcome broad-based weakness as high interest rates and tight credit restrained activity.   [ watch video ]

Dodge Momentum Index in October

While education planning activity slowed, October saw an overall increase in the Dodge Momentum Index including heightened momentum in warehouse planning.  [ watch video ]

Starts for the month of September

Total construction starts fell 6% in September with declines in all three major sectors - nonresidential, residential, and non-building.  [ watch video ]

Dodge Momentum Index in September

The Dodge Momentum Index increased 3% in September supported by an uptick in demand for data centers, life science labs and hospitals.  [ watch video ]