HAMILTON, N.J. (Oct. 20, 2022) — Total construction starts decreased 19% in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.02 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. In September, nonresidential building starts dropped 23%, residential starts fell 11% and nonbuilding starts declined by 25%.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Oct. 20, 2022) — Construction Business Owner, the leading business magazine for contractors, is pleased to announce a free webinar presented in partnership with Hitachi Solutions.

The live, online event, “How to Modernize, Collaborate & Deliver a Safer Construction Experience,” will take place Nov. 8, 2022, at 12 p.m. CST and will highlight how contractors can take advantage of the right technology tools to tackle today’s challenges.

WASHINGTON (Oct. 17) — Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) today announced its strong support of the second annual Construction Inclusion Week, which kicks off today, and the need to champion and foster inclusion, diversity and equity throughout the construction industry.

HAMILTON, N.J. (Oct. 7, 2022) — The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, improved 5.7% (2000=100) in September to 183.2 from the revised August reading of 173.4. The DMI is a monthly measure of the initial report for nonresidential building projects in planning, shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year.