During the first half of 2017, eight of the top ten metropolitan markets for commercial and multifamily construction starts ranked by dollar volume registered decreased activity compared to a year ago, according to Dodge Data & Analytics.  At the same time, metropolitan markets ranked 11 through 20 showed growth for nine of the ten markets, […]

The commercial building sector has been on a “roller coaster ride” over the past decade, according to Dodge Data & Analytics chief economist Robert Murray. Heading into 2017, that ride should continue its upward trajectory from the year before.

If expert predictions hold true, 2014 looks like it will be a good year for commercial construction. Buildings will be built and they for sure will need glass—let’s go for it and say they will need lots and lots of glass. Fingers crossed, folks, fingers crossed. So it’s 2014 and things are booming; what are […]