The Dodge Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Construction Network, decreased 1 percent in November to 179.2 from the revised October reading of 181.7. Over the month, the commercial and institutional components both fell 1...
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Total construction starts fell 7 percent in October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.1 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Nonbuilding and residential starts fell 32 percent and 1 percent. Conversely, nonresidential...
The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, increased 1 percent in October to 181.7 from a revised September reading of 180.3. Over the month, the commercial component of the DMI rose...
Total construction starts fell 6 percent in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.2 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Nonresidential starts lost 4 percent, residential starts declined 6 percent, and nonbuilding...
The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, increased 3 percent in September to 182.5 from the revised August reading of 178. Over the month, the commercial component of the DMI fell...
This Month’s Features
Designing for Thermal Resilience
The choices made in materials, shading, and energy systems will determine whether buildings remain safe havens or become liabilities.
Best Practices for Coatings in Resilient Metal Architecture
High-performance coatings, such as polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)-based coatings, add upfront expense but reduce or even eliminate costly recoats/replacement later in the building’s life.
A Slam-dunk Metal Modernization
The building’s striking facade features black metal panels, installed in a cohesive pattern at a 45-degree angle.
Fire Protection Specifications for Metal Buildings
Metal building systems are noncombustible structures using steel framing and metal panels, manufactured for pre-assembly inspection.