Tag: Richard Branch

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Dodge: Construction starts take a dive in November

December 19, 2022 By

Nonresidential building starts dropped the most although nonbuilding was not far behind, according to Dodge Construction Network.

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Addressing workforce woes

December 14, 2022 By and

As the industry searches for skilled workers, Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch says there are things the companies can do to attract more employees.

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What to expect from the construction market in 2023

December 14, 2022 By

While economic pressures are seemingly everywhere, Dodge Construction Network chief economist Richard Branch is optimistic about what next year has in store.

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Branch: Up in the air on infrastructure

November 30, 2022 By and

Nonbuilding construction increased in the second half of 2022 as government funding began rolling out and the construction industry is counting on that to continue in 2023, says Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch.

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Dodge: Construction starts increase in October

November 17, 2022 By

Dodge Construction Network says nonresidential building starts gained 9 percent, nonbuilding rose 26 percent and residential fell 3 percent.

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Warehousing starts to stall next year

November 16, 2022 By and

Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch says after a strong several years, warehousing starts will plateau in 2023, while manufacturing construction will continue its upward trajectory.

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Residential rebound on hold

November 9, 2022 By and

After a down 2022, Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch says single-family construction starts should bounce back in the latter half of 2023.

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Mixed outlook on tap for 2023

November 2, 2022 By and

Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch says while the economy will likely slow dramatically in 2023, some construction sectors will feel the impact more than others.

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Dodge: Total construction starts down in September

October 20, 2022 By

In September, nonresidential building starts dropped 23 percent, residential starts fell 11 percent and nonbuilding starts declined 25 percent.

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