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Dodge Momentum Index Expands 7% in June

by Dodge Construction Network on July 9, 2025

The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, grew 6.8% in June to 225.1 (2000=100) from the downwardly revised May reading of 210.9. Over the month, commercial planning grew 7.3% while institutional planning improved 5.7%. “Nonresidential planning steadily improved in June, alongside strength in warehouse, recreational, and data center planning,” stated Sarah Martin, associate director…

Total Construction Starts Surge in July

by Dodge Construction Network on August 17, 2022

Total construction starts rose 48% in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.36 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. This gain results from the start of three large manufacturing plants and two LNG export facilities. However, even without these projects, total construction starts would still have increased 7%. Nonresidential building starts rose 79% in…