January Construction Starts Rise 2 Percent

The value of new construction starts in January grew 2% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $607.9 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics.
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Study Finds Global Green Building is Expected to Double by 2018

Companies involved in U.S. construction plan on intensifying their involvement in green building over the next three years, according to the new World Green Building Trends Study from Dodge Data & Analytics, conducted with support from United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) and its UTC Climate, Controls & Security business.
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Dodge Data & Analytics Unveils “Sweets app for Revit”

For more than a century, Dodge Data & Analytics’ Sweets (http://sweets.construction.com/) has connected architecture, engineering and construction professionals with the latest offerings of building product manufacturers
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Dodge Momentum Index Rebounds in December

The Dodge Momentum Index rose 4.1% in December to 125.2 (2000=100) from its November reading of 120.3, essentially reversing the 3.6% decline that took place in November.
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November Construction Slides 5 Percent

At a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $563.3 billion, new construction starts in November fell 5% from the previous month, according to Dodge Data & Analytics.
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Study Finds BIM Offers Substantial Benefits for Construction Industry

The benefits of BIM (building information modeling) and other technology advancements that allow the exchange of information on design and construction projects, including improving labor productivity and reducing costs for construction companies, are just the beginning of what can be achieved, according to a new study released today by Dodge Data & Analytics in partnership with Bentley Systems.
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