Tag: Richard Branch

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Dodge: On the ‘razor’s edge’ of a recession

May 24, 2023By and

Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch says while the risk of a recession in 2023 is real, he believes the U.S. will still avoid one this year.

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Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch says residential construction starts increased for two consecutive months – something not seen for more than a year. Photo: jhorrocks/E+/Getty images

What to expect in the coming months for construction

May 17, 2023By

Despite ongoing economic pressures, the construction industry remains strong through four-plus months of 2023.

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Highs and lows in nonresidential construction

May 10, 2023By and

Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch points out subsectors that are helping to boost the nonresidential as a whole.

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Mixed outlook on tap for residential construction

May 3, 2023By and

Single-family starts have slowly started to increase in recent months, according to Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch.

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Evaluating the current state of construction

May 2, 2023By and

While the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act and a boon in manufacturing starts are helping some construction sectors, others are feeling more strain from rising interest rates, says Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch.

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How interest rate increases are impacting inflation

April 26, 2023By and

Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch says while increasing interest rates have helped to slow core inflation, another increase could be on the horizon.

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Nonresidential, nonbuilding boost March construction starts

April 20, 2023By

While total construction starts made good gains last month, Dodge Construction Network says tightening financial conditions could soon have impacts.

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Dodge: Construction starts up in February

March 22, 2023By

Residential and nonresidential starts increased in February while nonbuilding fell, according to Dodge Construction Network.

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Dodge: Construction starts slip to start 2023

March 2, 2023By

Dodge Construction Network says the new year began with declines as fewer mega projects broke ground.

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