Dodge Momentum Index rises in December
According to Dodge Data & Analytics, the Dodge Momentum Index increased in December, rising 4.0 percent from a revised 123.8 in November to 128.7 in December.
The index is currently at its highest reading since February 2009 and is 17 percent higher than one year ago.
The December increase was due to a 4.1 percent increase in the commercial sector and a 3.8 percent increase in the institutional sector. In addition, nine commercial projects exceeding $100 million entered into planning during the month.