SmartMarket Report: Green Retail and Hospitality

Strong green growth offers new opportunities for firms offering sustainable products and services in the retail, restaurant and hotel sectors. These sectors have lagged behind other markets, such as office and education. However, the benefits provided by green and the brand advantages offered by sustainability efforts are supporting an increasingly strong green market in these sectors.  Learn More.

Dodge Momentum Index Slipped in February

The Dodge Momentum Index slipped 2.6% in February compared to the previous month, according to McGraw Hill Construction, a division of McGraw Hill Financial. The Momentum Index is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year. February’s decline brought the Momentum Index to 116.5 (2000=100), down from January’s revised119.7 but still nearly 20% above the year-earlier (February 2013) reading of 97.4. Learn More.

2014 Dodge Construction Outlook Update

This key construction outlook provides the forecast for U.S. construction starts in 2014, including a detailed analysis of the industry's economic environment and market trends. Robert Murray, vice president of economic affairs for McGraw Hill Construction, discusses recent developments and how they shape the construction outlook. This report includes over 60 charts, tables and graphs to visualize market trends. Learn More.

Spotlight on US-based firms' International activity currently reported by Dodge International

There are currently over 22,240 international projects in the Dodge database, valued at $5 million USD or greater, with a total value of $4.9 trillion. If you’re looking to gain traction in one or more of these markets, we’re here to help” – Cliff Brewis, Sr. Director, Dodge Editorial. Learn more.