February Experiences Slide in Construction Starts
Total construction starts fell 2 percent in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $797.3 billion. Nonbuilding construction starts posted a solid gain after…
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January Construction Starts Were Lower in Three of Five Regions
Total construction starts dropped 4 percent in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $794.3 billion. Nonresidential building starts were flat in January, while…
Dodge Momentum Index Begins 2021 with an Increase
The Dodge Momentum Index increased 3.1 percent in January to 139.4 (2000=100) from the revised December reading of 135.2. The Momentum Index, issued by Dodge…
Construction Starts Fell 10 Percent in 2020
Total construction starts lost 5 percent in December 2020, falling to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $784.3 billion. Nonresidential building starts fell 11 percent…
Total Construction Starts Fall Slightly in November
Total construction starts fell 2 percent in November to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $797.5 billion following a strong gain in October. Residential starts…
Total Construction Starts Begin to Rise in October
Total construction starts rose 12 percent in October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $787.9 billon. While sizeable, the increase does not erase September’s…