Tag Archives: Robert Murray
Dodge: 2019 Seeing Decelerating Economic Growth

The construction industry is experiencing deceleration compared to the strong economy of 2018, however expansion is still ongoing. This is according to the 2019 Dodge Midyear Update webinar, presented by Dodge Data & Analytics chief economist and vice president of … Continue reading
Conference Highlights Outlook for 2019

The U.S. economy is strong, which has been good news for the construction sector and specialty contractors such as glaziers, but where is the market headed? The 80th Annual Dodge Construction Outlook Conference, held in late October at the Gaylord … Continue reading
More Construction Growth on Tap for 2018

The commercial and institutional building segments are projected for further growth in 2018, while multifamily construction will continue to settle back, according to Dodge Data & Analytics’ new 2018 outlook report. Dodge chief economist Robert Murray presented the outlook Thursday … Continue reading
2017 U.S. Construction: A Mid-Year Update

The nonresidential building market, thanks to particular segments that use lots of glass, will continue in a positive direction through 2017, according to a leading expert in construction economics. This week, Dodge Data & Analytics chief economist and vice president … Continue reading
Residential Construction Switching Gears from Multifamily Dominance

The multifamily construction sector finally is leveling out after a half-decade of solid growth. Multifamily building had carried the residential sector throughout the economic recovery, but that trend is shifting in favor of single-family housing, according to Dodge Data & … Continue reading