[Audio Commentary] Dodge Data February 2018 Construction Starts

Robert A. Murray, chief economist for Dodge Data & Analytics, provides comments on the latest National Construction Starts data.

Mar 22, 2018

Dodge Construction Network

New Construction Starts Recede 3% in February on Weaker Public Works, Utilities

Basilisk self-healing concrete product bag with green and white branding

Basilisk Self-Healing Concrete Technology Expands in Mid-Atlantic

November 2, 2026

NAEDA, AED to Merge as Associated Equipment Dealers in 2027

November 1, 2026

ABC Research Finds Multiskilled Crews Boost Construction Productivity

October 31, 2026

ADM Names New President

October 29, 2026

Concrete Technology

Basilisk Self-Healing Concrete Technology Expands in Mid-Atlantic

Restoration Partners

Restoration Partners names Grooms Equipment a Basilisk distributor as bio-based self-healing concrete technology enters the U.S. market.

Basilisk self-healing concrete product bag with green and white branding

Labor & Workforce Development

NAEDA, AED to Merge as Associated Equipment Dealers in 2027

Associated Equipment Distributors (AED)

The merger will unite two equipment dealer associations to expand advocacy, education and member services across the U.S. and Canada.

Labor & Workforce Development

ABC Research Finds Multiskilled Crews Boost Construction Productivity

Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)

Field trials found multiskilled construction crews completed work about 30% faster and increased production by 37% to 50% by reducing trade handoffs.

Labor & Workforce Development

ADM Names New President

Asphalt Drum Mixers Inc. (ADM)

The asphalt plant manufacturer appointed the former BOMAG Americas and TAG Manufacturing executive to lead operations following Devine’s 22-year tenure.

Concrete Mixers

Two Industry Veterans Appointed to Key NRMCA Roles

National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA)

NRMCA transforms advocacy and learning with two strategic leadership appointments reshaping industry development.

Concrete mixer truck and yellow pump truck operating on construction site with rural landscape

Business Management

ServiceTitan Survey: Tariffs Pressure Contractor Profit Margins

A survey of 1,020 commercial contractors examines rising costs, delayed payments, AI adoption and the operational challenges affecting profitability in 2026.

Industrial port cranes silhouetted against a dramatic sunset sky with orange and blue clouds

Labor & Workforce Development

Construction Job Openings Fall to 251,000

Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)

Construction job openings declined by 48,000 in August but remained 38,000 higher than a year earlier, according to BLS data.

Business Management

Survey Finds Late Payments and Portal Work Burden Construction Vendors

A survey of 417 small and midsized vendors examines payment delays, portal administration, compliance work and technology adoption.

Bar chart showing vendor payment timelines: 57.1% paid within 15 days, 26% in 15-30 days, 13% in 31-45 days, with smaller percentages for longer payment delays.

Automation & AI

ServiceTitan Report Finds Commercial Contractors Focused on Profitability, AI

A survey of 1,020 commercial contractors examines AI adoption, cash flow, service agreements, cost pressures and field information gaps.

Construction workers in hard hats planning on rooftop with digital cityscape overlay at sunset

Labor & Workforce Development

HD Construction Equipment, Manitou Group Sign Compact Equipment Partnership

HD Hyundai Construction Equipment

The agreement calls for both companies to source and distribute compact construction equipment through their respective global product lineups.

Two business executives at a formal meeting with Manitou Group and HD Construction Equipment logos, French and South Korean flags on table

Utility Vehicles

Stellar Industries Acquires Midwest Fire Apparatus Manufacturer

The acquisition brings Midwest Fire’s custom fire apparatus business into Stellar’s portfolio while retaining its Luverne, Minnesota, operations.

Red and silver fire truck with emergency equipment parked on rural road

Labor & Workforce Development

CNH Names Kris Dahl to Lead North America Commercial Business

CASE Construction Equipment - CNH

Dahl will succeed Terry Dolan, who plans to retire at the end of 2026, overseeing the CASE Construction Equipment and New Holland Construction brands.

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