Tag Archives: Richard Branch
Non-Residential Construction Starts Increase as Projects Enter Backlog

Construction starts are forecast to rise 9% in 2022, prompting Richard Branch, chief economist with Dodge Construction Network, to say he feels “reasonably positive” about the industry’s trajectory. But with many projects just now entering backlogs, some sectors may have … Continue reading
Total Construction Starts Inch Higher in April
The Dodge Construction Network reports that total construction starts rose 3% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $945.8 billion. The same report shows nonresidential building starts rose 6% and residential starts increased by 4%, while nonbuilding starts … Continue reading
March Sees Decline in Construction Starts
The Dodge Construction Network reported that total construction starts fell 12% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $903.8 billion. Nonresidential building starts dropped 29%, according to the report, indicating it was in part due to the start … Continue reading
Total Construction Starts Soar in October
The Dodge Construction Network reports that total construction starts pushed 16% higher in October, to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.01 trillion. Nonresidential building starts gained 29% and nonbuilding moved 52% higher in October, while residential starts lost 8%. … Continue reading
February Clocks Further Decline in National Construction Starts
Dodge Data & Analytics’ latest Construction Starts release shows total construction starts fell 2% in February, putting them at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $797.3 billion. Nonbuilding construction starts posted a solid gain after rebounding from a weak January, … Continue reading