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What is the Dodge Report?

The Dodge Report is Dodge Construction Network's original project intelligence product — verified new commercial construction project data, published daily since 1891.

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A Dodge Report is a daily, field-verified profile of a new U.S. commercial construction project — including location, stage, estimated value, and key contacts — delivered today through the Dodge One platform.

1891Year the Dodge Report began

7,000+Dodge Reports published every day

400+Field reporters verifying data daily

130+Years of continuous project data

10M+Historical projects in the Dodge database

The Dodge Report is Dodge Construction Network's original project intelligence product — a daily publication of new commercial construction project information that has been distributed to contractors, suppliers, and building professionals since 1891. In its original form, the Dodge Report was a printed document delivered by mail or messenger, listing new construction projects along with project details, owner information, architect, and estimated value.

Today, Dodge Reports still publish daily — 7,000+ of them, every single day — delivered digitally through the Dodge One platform rather than in print. Every Dodge Report represents a verified commercial construction project that has been sourced, researched, and quality-checked by a member of Dodge's team of 400+ field reporters before it reaches a subscriber's dashboard.

Whether your team searches for “Dodge Reports,” “Dodge Report lookup,” or the legacy “FW Dodge report,” you’re looking for the same underlying product: verified commercial construction leads and project intelligence, now built into the broader Dodge One data platform rather than sold as a standalone print bulletin.

What A Dodge Report Contains

Every Dodge Report is built from the same core fields, whether the project is a ground-up hospital or a tenant build-out — so subscribers can compare projects consistently across markets and trades.

Project name, location, and type
Project stage: planning, design, bid, or construction
Estimated project value
Owner, developer, architect, and general contractor information where available
Bid date and construction timeline
Specification divisions and trade information
Links to plans, specs, and bid documents where applicable

What A Dodge Report Looks Like

Here's a real Dodge Report inside Dodge One — the same fields described above, populated for an active K-12 renovation project.

Example Dodge Report in Dodge One: Mary Castle Elementary School Renovation/Addition, showing action stage, $7M value, bid date, and Dodge Report ID.

This report shows a $7,000,000 elementary school renovation at Action Stage 4 (Subcontract Award, Construction) — with its bid date, unique Dodge Report ID, and version history visible at a glance.

How A Dodge Report
Compares To Other Project Leads

Contractors sourcing new work typically pull from public bid boards, cold outreach, or word of mouth. Here's how a verified Dodge Report compares across the factors that affect how early — and how reliably — a lead reaches your team.

Dimension	Dodge Report	Public Bid Boards	Outreach & Networking
Earliest visibility	Pre-planning and design phase, months before bid	Active bidding stage only	Depends entirely on personal relationships
Data verification	400+ field reporters verify every project	Self-reported by owners or GCs; limited independent check	Not verified; relies on rumor or referral
Contact intelligence	Owner, architect, GC, and specifier contacts included	Rarely includes decision-maker contacts	Manual research required
Daily coverage	7,000+ new reports published daily nationwide	Varies widely by agency or board	Limited to your existing network
Historical context	130+ years of project history and market data	Typically no historical archive	None

How Dodge Reports Are Used Today

“We check Dodge daily to find work. Even when we hear about a project somewhere else, Dodge is still the first place we go for the full picture: the plans, specs, and bid updates we would not otherwise have access to. That kind of reliable information is invaluable.”

Todd Weaver

VP Corporate Growth, Pro Max Fence System

General Contractors

See commercial projects while they're still in pre-planning, so business development starts before competitors know a project exists.

Subcontractors & Specialty Trades

Build relationships with GCs and owners before a bid invitation is distributed — getting on the bid list by being early, not by being invited.

BPM

Building Product Manufacturers

Use the design-phase window in a Dodge Report to get specified before bid documents lock in the products a project will use.

A&E

Architects & Engineers

Track competitor and market activity across regions to benchmark project pipeline and spot new business opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a Dodge Report the Same as a Bid Invitation?

No. A Dodge Report is project intelligence — verified information about a project's existence, stage, and details. A bid invitation is a direct request to submit pricing, typically sent later in the project lifecycle. Dodge Reports give contractors visibility months before a bid invitation exists.

How Often Are New Dodge Reports Published?

7,000+ New Dodge Reports are published every day, each one verified by a member of Dodge's 400+ field reporter team before it's added to the platform.

Do I Need a Dodge One Subscription to Access Dodge Reports?

Yes. Dodge Reports are delivered through the Dodge One platform. Request a demo to see current Dodge Report listings for your market and trade.

Is the Dodge Report Free?

No. Dodge Reports are included as part of a Dodge One subscription — there is no separate fee or free-standing version of the Dodge Report. Request a demo to see current pricing and subscription options.

How Far in Advance of a Bid Does a Dodge Report Appear?

Dodge Reports typically surface a project during pre-planning or design — often months before a bid invitation is issued, giving subscribers early notice that most competitors don't have.

Are Dodge Reports Available for Residential Projects?

No. Dodge Reports focus exclusively on new commercial construction — projects like office, retail, healthcare, education, industrial, and multifamily work — not single-family residential construction.

How Is Dodge Report Data Verified?

Every Dodge Report is sourced and verified by a member of Dodge's team of 400+ field reporters, who confirm project details directly with owners, architects, and contractors before publishing — rather than relying on self-reported or scraped data.

See Today's Dodge Reports For Your Market

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