Dodge Momentum Index Moves Higher in November

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Dec 05, 2014, 08:45 ET

NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dodge Momentum Index increased in November, climbing to 125.0 (2000=100) for the month, up 0.6% from October's reading of 124.3 according to Dodge Data & Analytics. 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. After retreating from July through September, the Momentum Index has now registered gains for two consecutive months, indicating that the nonresidential building market continues to trend upward even with the occasional setback. The Momentum Index is now 14% above the same month a year ago, and is at its highest level since early 2009.

The November rise in the Momentum Index was the result of greater planning activity in the commercial sector, which rose 4.0% for the month. The increase for the overall Index was held back, however, by a 3.8% drop in planning activity for the institutional sector. There were three commercial building projects exceeding $100 million that entered into planning during the month: the $232 million Bridgestone America Office Tower in Nashville TN, a $200 million mixed-use development in Eatonville FL, and the $100 million Turning Stone Retail & Entertainment Venue in Verona NY.

The Dodge Momentum Index
(Year 2000=100)
	Nov-14	Oct-14	% Change
Dodge Momentum Index	125.0	124.3	0.6%
Commercial Building	133.8	128.7	4.0%
Institutional Building	114.3	118.8	-3.8%
Source: Dodge Data & Analytics
Source: Dodge Data & Analytics

About Dodge Data & Analytics: Dodge Data & Analytics is the leading provider of data, analytics, news and intelligence serving the North American construction industry. The company's information enables building product manufacturers, general contractors and subcontractors, architects and engineers to size markets, prioritize prospects, target and build relationships, strengthen market positions, and optimize sales strategies. The company's brands include Dodge, Dodge MarketShare™, Dodge BuildShare®, Dodge SpecShare®, Sweets, Architectural Record, and Engineering News-Record. To learn more, visit www.construction.com.

Media Contact: Susan Peterson, Marketing | Communications, Dodge Data & Analytics, +1-212-904-3669, [email protected]

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