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.

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.

Monthly construction planning slipped again in February

Increased costs and geopolitical risk strained builder confidence in the near term, said Sarah Martin, associate director of forecasting at Dodge Construction Network.

Construction planning jumped 7% to close 2025 strong

On top of the monthly gain in December, the Dodge Momentum Index finished the year 37% higher compared to 2024.

Construction planning falls again, but data center boom continues

Megaprojects are boosting the building pipeline as overall momentum dips for a second consecutive month, according to Dodge Construction Network.

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