[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.

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

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