Data centers lifted July’s construction planning momentum

After a brief brake tap in June, data centers elevated construction planning on both a monthly and annual basis, according to the Dodge Momentum Index.

Cooling data center surge caused slip in June construction planning

Planning for the artificial intelligence buildout eased month over month in June, according to Dodge Construction Network.

Healthcare joined data centers in boost to May construction planning

The increase builds on last month’s growth after a slow start to the year, according to Dodge Construction Network.

Data centers remain ‘largest driver behind growth’ in construction planning

Nonresidential planning accelerated in April after a slow start to the year, according to Dodge Construction Network.

Data centers powered March construction planning almost exclusively

Without the data center boom, planning on commercial builds would be down 12.7% since March 2025, according to Dodge Construction Network.

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