Category: Reports and stats

July construction starts slip 2 percent

Posted by PRISM | Aug 23, 2016 | 0 |

“While the loss of momentum for total construction starts in June and July may raise some concern about the overall health of the construction industry, it’s useful to keep in mind that the recent declines were tied to two segments, public works and electric utilities, that are prone to volatility on a month-to-month basis,” stated Robert A. Murray, chief economist for Dodge Data & Analytics.

First half 2016 commercial and multifamily construction starts reveal some increases in metropolitan areas

Posted by PRISM | Aug 18, 2016 | 0 |

A ranking of the top U.S. metropolitan areas by the dollar amount of construction starts for...

Dodge Momentum Index inches higher in July

Posted by PRISM | Aug 5, 2016 | 0 |

The Dodge Momentum Index moved slightly higher in July, increasing 0.5% to 134.7 (2000=100) from...

New construction starts in June drop 7 percent

Posted by PRISM | Jul 22, 2016 | 0 |

New construction starts in June decreased 7 percent from the previous month to a seasonally...

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