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Dodge Momentum Index

Dodge Momentum Index Loses Steam in April

by Dodge Data & Analytics on

Overall construction activity slowed in April 2017 according to Dodge Data & Analytics. The Dodge Momentum Index fell 5.1% in April to 133.8 (2000=100) from its revised March reading of 140.9. The Momentum Index is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to…

Dodge Momentum Index Increases in March

by Dodge Data & Analytics on

Momentum in the construction industry continued on a positive note as the Dodge Momentum Index increased by 0.9% in March to 144.4 (2000=100) from its revised February reading of 143.2. For six consecutive months, the Momentum Index has risen. Much of the gain being driven by institutional projects entering planning while commercial projects so far in…