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July construction starts increase with jump in the nonbuilding construction sector

July construction starts increase with jump in the nonbuilding construction sector

Gains reported for public works, power plants, multifamily housing, healthcare facilities NEW YORK – August 21, 2017 – The value of new construction starts in July advanced 6% from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $728.1 billion, it was reported by Dodge Data & Analytics. Leading the way was a 26% jump by the nonbuilding construction sector, which reflected an improved…

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Dodge Momentum Index increases in February

Dodge Momentum Index increases in February

NEW YORK – March 7, 2017 – The Dodge Momentum Index rose 1.6% in February to 144.0 (2000=100) from its revised January reading of 141.7. The Momentum Index is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year. February’s increase was due to a 4.4% jump…

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January construction starts jump 12 percent

January construction starts jump 12 percent

Gains reported for nonresidential building, public works, electric utilities The value of new construction starts in January climbed 12% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $690.2 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics.  After losing momentum during last year’s fourth quarter, nonresidential building strengthened in January, with much of the lift coming from the start of the $3.4…

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