Dodge Construction Network

“We’re finding the right projects faster—and spending less time chasing the wrong ones.” That’s what teams are seeing with Dodge One. When your team can quickly identify the right opportunities, everything changes—from pipeline quality to how quickly you can act. See how Central States Building Works turned sales chaos into a proactive strategy with Dodge → https://lnkd.in/d-SNWfWG Learn more about Dodge One → https://lnkd.in/dfP_yddX

Digital tools alone don’t guarantee better project outcomes. The difference is how mature owners are in applying them across program management. Join Dodge’s Steve Jones alongside Contruent’s Andy Verone and Karl Vantine for our next Voice of the Industry webinar: Taking Your Digital Program Management to the Next Level 🗓️ Wednesday, June 10 | 12 PM ET You’ll learn: 📊 What separates digitally mature owners from the rest 🏗️ Which program management capabilities drive more consistent outcomes ⚠️ Where many organizations still struggle despite major tech investments If your organization is evaluating how to improve predictability, visibility, and performance across projects, this session is built for you. 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/dHB-3idc #ConstructionTechnology #ProgramManagement #CapitalProjects #ConstructionData #DigitalTransformation #VoiceOfTheIndustry

Most construction firms are aware of industrialized methods like prefabrication and DfMA. But awareness isn't the same as impact. The data shows these approaches are already delivering measurable gains in schedule compliance and cost predictability — especially for firms implementing them more intensively across their projects. In partnership with Autodesk, this SmartMarket Brief reveals how leading firms are turning industrialized construction into a competitive advantage. Download the brief to see what's driving results: https://lnkd.in/dJC8kGgk

Inflation pressures are heating up again, and construction teams are feeling it. 📈 In his latest article published by NASBP, Eric Gaus, Chief Economist at Dodge Construction Network, breaks down what April’s inflation data means for the construction industry, including rising fuel, metals, and material costs that are putting pressure on project margins and fixed-price contracts. Key takeaways: ⚠️ Producer prices rose 1.4% in April ⛽ Energy-driven cost escalation is impacting transportation, equipment, and asphalt 🏗️ Input costs to construction producers are outpacing final construction costs 📉 Contractors operating under fixed-price contracts face growing margin compression risks As Eric explains, this isn’t just a short-term fluctuation — it’s a signal the industry should be watching closely. Read the full analysis here: https://lnkd.in/gC5uuKT9

Construction starts surged 9% in April, with broad-based growth across nearly every major sector. A closer look at the data: ⚡ Nonresidential building jumped 18.6%, driven by data centers, offices, and widespread commercial gains 🏗️ Nonbuilding starts rose 7%, supported by strong activity in highways, bridges, and environmental public works 🏘️ Residential starts slipped just 0.7%, as multifamily declines offset gains in single-family construction April’s strength was notably broad-based, with momentum extending well beyond a handful of megaprojects. Large data centers and energy generation projects continued to fuel activity, but growth across most categories signals stronger underlying construction demand heading into the summer. 👉 Access the full April Construction Starts by Eric Gaus for detailed sector and regional insights: https://lnkd.in/g7USDwR4

Industrialized construction is gaining momentum across the globe, but adoption isn’t happening evenly. Join Dodge Construction Network and Autodesk in an upcoming webinar, "The Rise of Industrialized Construction: Who is closest to the tipping point?" exploring: 🔹 Where industrialized construction is accelerating 🔹 What’s driving measurable gains in cost, schedule, and predictability 🔹 The biggest barriers preventing organizations from scaling successfully 📅 May 27 | ⏰ 11 AM ET If your team is evaluating how to build smarter and more efficiently in an increasingly uncertain market, this conversation is worth tuning into. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gxMaPuCu

Bid opportunities don’t wait for you to get back to your desk. The Dodge One Mobile App is now live on iOS, and included for all existing Dodge One subscribers. Whether you're driving between meetings, walking a job site, or out in the field, you can instantly access the project intelligence your team relies on every day. 📍 Tap into nearby projects directly from the map 📊 View project stage, value, bid dates, specs, and key contacts 🔔 Set custom alerts for projects entering Bidding near you 🔄 Sync seamlessly with your existing Dodge One account The same 700,000+ active projects and 7,000+ daily updates, now built for wherever work happens. Reach out to your rep or click here to learn more about Dodge One: https://lnkd.in/g5Kn-PN4 #Construction #ConstructionTech #Preconstruction #BusinessDevelopment

Contractors aren't just dealing with one challenge in 2026. They're dealing with several all at once. 🔻 Demand is softening 📉 Competition is intensifying 👷 Labor shortages persist 📦 Tariff pressure is mounting In partnership with CMiC, Dodge's new SmartMarket Brief reveals how US contractors are adapting their business strategies to protect margins and stay competitive in an increasingly difficult market. Download the brief to see what the industry is up against, and how leading firms are pushing forward: https://lnkd.in/gTq-Y47U

Dodge Momentum Index Accelerates 6% in April. Planning activity regained some footing in April after several slower months, with momentum stabilizing across more sectors as commercial activity strengthened. 📈 Commercial planning rose 8.1%, led again by data centers, warehouses, hotels, and office projects 📈 Institutional planning increased 1.5%, with education and healthcare planning re-accelerating 📊 Overall DMI climbed 6.2% and is now up 14.1% compared to April 2025 ⚠️ While data centers remain the primary growth driver, broader macroeconomic pressures continue weighing on owner confidence Watch below or click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gDHiJdjg

At the start of the year, there were signs the construction economy might be stabilizing. Now, new pressures are making it harder to regain traction. This Thursday, join Chief Economist Eric Gaus for Dodge’s Quarterly Construction Outlook: Struggling to Regain Traction for a look at what’s changed, and what it could mean for construction planning in the months ahead. 🗓 Thursday, May 7th ⏰ 12:00 PM ET 👉 Last chance to register: https://lnkd.in/ge4y3RgG