Construction Industry News

• Construction Starts Rebound 13% in March April 17, 2026
    Manufacturing, Utilities, and Multifamily Lead the Way BOSTON, MA — April 17, 2026 — Total construction starts rose 12.8% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.22 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Nonresidential building starts grew by 6.3%, residential starts improved 2.6%, and nonbuilding starts rebounded 37.9% over the month. On a year-to-date basis, total construction starts were down 0.5% through... […]
• Dodge Momentum Index Grows 2% in March April 7, 2026
    Data Centers Prop Up Planning, While Most Sectors Fall Back  BOSTON, MA – April 7, 2026 — The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network increased 1.8% in March to 250.5 (2000=100) from the downwardly revised February reading of 246.2. Over the month, commercial planning grew 7.0% and institutional planning momentum declined 8.8%.   “Planning momentum in March was powered almost entirely by data center projects, with most other sectors easing back,” said Sarah Martin, Associate Director of Forecasting... […]
• Construction Starts Slow by 13% in February March 20, 2026
    Cooling nonbuilding activity leads to a broader slowdown BOSTON, MA — March 20, 2026 — Total construction starts declined 13.2% in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.08 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Nonresidential building starts rebounded by 17.8%, residential starts improved 8.3%, and nonbuilding starts declined 49.4% over the month. On a year-to-date basis, total construction starts were down 1.9% through February. Nonresidential starts were down 2.0%, residential starts were down 12.4% and nonbuilding starts improved by 9.9% over the same period. For the 12 months ending February 2026, total construction starts were up 5.2% from the 12 months ending February 2025. Residential... […]