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Software alone doesn’t drive success—skilled use does. This SmartMarket Brief from Dodge, in partnership with Procore Technologies, quantifies the ROI of project management software and how top users cut costs, shorten delays, and boost profits. Download the report: https://lnkd.in/gVzduATz Interested in speaking with someone on our team about how Dodge can support your goals? Visit construction.com to get in touch.

Despite the prolonged government shutdown, Dodge Construction Network’s latest analysis shows construction activity remains resilient, with only modest effects across most sectors. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gVid4YrB

Uncertainty has become the new normal in the construction industry, but leading contractors are finding ways to stay ahead of the curve. Join Dodge’s Industry Insights Director, Donna Laquidara-Carr, for our next Voice of the Industry webinar: “Managing Risk in Uncertain Times.” 🗓️ Wed, Nov 19 | 12 PM ET  🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/g6Y26gx4 Learn how top contractors are: - identifying risks early - deploying smart mitigation strategies - turning uncertainty into opportunity #ConstructionInsights #DodgeData #VoiceOfTheIndustry #RiskManagement 

The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) fell 7% in October to 283.3. Despite the slowdown, planning activity is still significantly higher than this time last year. “After several months of record-breaking levels, planning momentum slowed in October,” said Sarah Martin, Associate Director of Forecasting at Dodge Construction Network. “Activity remains solid across the board, especially for data centers and hospitals, but rising costs are inflating the overall trend.” For more insights, watch below or click here to read the full report: https://lnkd.in/gQrckwBc Key Highlights: 📉 Commercial down 2.9%, institutional down 15.2% 📈 Despite the drop, DMI is still up 35% YTD vs. 2024 🏢 Data centers, offices, and retail remained stable—warehouses and hotels slowed 🏥 Institutional activity fell for education and healthcare but grew for recreation and public buildings #DodgeMomentumIndex #ConstructionPlanning #NonresidentialBuilding #CommercialPlanning #InstitutionalPlanning #DataCenters #HealthcareConstruction #EconomicTrends #DodgeConstructionNetwork

Don’t miss it — happening tomorrow.👇 Join Dodge’s Donna Laquidara-Carr and Procore Technologies as they reveal key insights from the 2025 Dodge ROI Report and how tech adoption drives real profit. 🗓️ Nov 6 | 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gnWEPe_X #DodgeROIReport #ConstructionTechnology #DodgeConstructionNetwork

We’re proud to see Dodge’s Deirdre McGrath moderating Professional Women in Construction, New York's final panel of 2025, exploring what’s driving growth across the region’s AEC market and what to expect over the next three years. Don’t miss her insights and the full discussion on November 6. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eufF48nz #DodgeConstructionNetwork #AEC #Forecast #NYCConstruction

Construction technology is only as powerful as the ROI it delivers. 💡 Join Dodge’s Industry Insights Director, Donna Laquidara-Carr, and Procore Technologies as they unpack the 2025 Dodge ROI Report, revealing how the right tools and adoption strategies drive measurable profit and performance across the industry. 📅 Nov 6 | 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gnWEPe_X #DodgeROIReport #ConstructionTechnology #DodgeConstructionNetwork #Procore

Trade contractors aren’t just adopting ERP—they’re starting to demand more from it. Here’s what the data says about how it’s being used, and where the real opportunity lies. 📥 Download the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gD3bwqpm 💬 Ready to level up your strategy? Let’s talk at construction.com

When official data pauses, Dodge keeps the industry informed. With the U.S. Census Bureau unable to release its Construction Spending and Housing Starts data during the government shutdown, Dodge’s Economics team developed independent estimates of what the Census likely would have reported. Built on decades of trusted data, Dodge’s analysis helps maintain clarity and consistency when federal reporting is on hold. 📊 Read the full analysis from Chief Economist Eric Gaus: https://lnkd.in/gRi3ztS2 #ConstructionData #EconomicInsights #DodgeData #ConstructionSpending #HousingStarts

Total construction starts rose 3.1% in September, fueled by strong growth in data centers and other nonbuilding sectors, despite a sharp decline in utilities and lingering softness in single-family housing. “September construction starts data marks the third month of steady improvements...however, a 3% growth rate is just keeping up with inflation, and we need fourth quarter growth of 25% to match annual growth of 2024,” said Eric Gaus, Chief Economist at Dodge Construction Network. For more insights, watch below or click here to read the full report: https://lnkd.in/e8b92CNt Key Highlights: 🏗️ Nonresidential building jumped 11.9%—commercial up 21.2%, manufacturing up 45.2% 🚧 Nonbuilding starts fell 6.2%, dragged by utilities—but offset by highways, public works, and misc. (+116.5%) 🏘️ Residential starts grew 3.6%—multifamily up 6.4%, single-family up 1.7% #ConstructionStarts #ConstructionIndustry #DataCenters #NonbuildingStarts #MultifamilyHousing #CommercialStarts #InstitutionalStarts #EconomicTrends #DodgeConstructionNetwork #InfrastructureProjects