Other nonbuilding and data centers led this month’s growth

BOSTON, MA — October 19, 2025 — Total construction starts were up 3.1% in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.26 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Nonresidential building starts rose by 11.9%, residential starts improved 3.6%, and nonbuilding starts fell 6.2% over the month. On a year-to-date basis through September, total construction starts were up 3.5% from last year. Nonresidential starts were up 5.0%, residential starts were down 4.2% and nonbuilding starts were 10.8% higher over the same period.  

For the 12 months ending September 2025, total construction starts were up 6.7% from the 12 months ending September 2024. Residential starts were down 1.4%, nonresidential starts increased 6.8%, and nonbuilding starts were up 16.7% over the same period.  

“September construction starts data marks the third month of steady improvements,” stated Eric Gaus, Chief Economist at Dodge Construction Network. “However, a 3% growth rate is just keeping up with inflation, and we need fourth quarter growth of 25% to match annual growth of 2024. Megaprojects continue to provide significant report; just six projects accounted for 12% of the total value in September.” 

Nonresidential 

Nonresidential building starts increased 11.9% in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $478 billion. Commercial starts were up 21.2%, as only retail failed to grow over the month. Most notably, parking and service stations starts rose 30.1% and offices increased 32.6% between August and September. Institutional starts improved 0.9%, where strong activity in education and dorms (+25.8% m/m), other institutional categories (+11.9% m/m) offset a large decline in health care facilities (-47.8% m/m). Manufacturing activity remains volatile, as the sector jumped 45.2% in September, following last month’s 24.4% drop. On a year-to-date basis through September, nonresidential starts are up 5.0% compared to September 2024. Commercial and industrial starts are up 10.9% and institutional starts are down 0.8% over the same period.  

For the 12 months ending September 2025, total nonresidential starts were up 6.8% compared to the 12 months ending September 2024. Commercial starts were up 22.5%, institutional starts improved 5.0%, and manufacturing starts were down 23.6% over the same period.  

The largest nonresidential building projects to break ground in September were the $2.5 billion Hut 8 Data Center (West Feliciana Parish) in St Francisville, Louisiana, the $1.7 billion NYS Life Sciences Public Health Laboratory in Albany, New York, and the $1.2 billion Llano Data Center Phase 1 in Claude, Texas. 

Residential 

Residential building starts increased 3.6% in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $379 billion. Single family starts increased 1.7%, while multifamily starts expanded 6.4%. On a year-to-date basis through September, residential starts are down 4.2% – with single family starts down 12.1% and multifamily starts up 13.2%.  

For the 12 months ending September 2025, total residential starts fell 1.4%. Single family starts fell 7.6% compared to the 12 months ending September 2024, and multifamily starts increased 11.6% over the same period.  

The largest multifamily structures to break ground in September were the $584 million Harborside 8 Mixed Use Residential – Commercial & Parking in Jersy City, New Jersy, the $575 million 5 Times Square Residential Conversion in New York, New York, and the $480 million Imperial Tower – Mixed Use-Hotel-Pool-Parking  in Jersey City, New Jersey.  

Regionally, total construction starts in September rose in the Northeast (+36.3% m/m), Midwest (+10.9% m/m), and West (+1.4% m/m) and declined in the South Atlantic (-0.3% m/m), and South Central (-10.6% m/m). 

Nonbuilding  

Nonbuilding construction starts fell 6.2% in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $404 billion. Utilities (-62.5% m/m) was the sole category contracting, while highway and bridges (+7.4% m/m), environmental public works (+6.6% m/m), and miscellaneous nonbuilding (+116.5% m/m) starts offset the decline. On a year-to-date basis through September, nonbuilding starts were up 10.8%, alongside gains in highways and bridges (+7.4%), miscellaneous nonbuilding (+42.1%), and utilities (+12.9%). Conversely, environmental public works starts are down 2.2% year-to-date through September.  

For the 12 months ending September 2025, total nonbuilding starts were up 16.7%. Environmental public works improved by 10.8% compared to the 12 months ending September 2024. Highway and bridge starts were up 10.2%, miscellaneous nonbuilding starts were up 46.1% and utility/gas starts increased 17.1% over the same period.  

The largest nonbuilding projects to break ground in September included the $3.0 billion AirTrain Newark Replacement in Newark, New Jersey, the $2.7 billion Hugh Brinson Pipeline in Midland, Texas and the $1.1 billion Walnut Creek WWTP Renovation and Expansion in Austin, Texas. 

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Strong September growth signals future moderation ahead.

BOSTON, MA – October 7, 2025 — The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, increased 3.4% in September to 304.6 (2000=100) from the downwardly revised reading of 294.7. Over the month, commercial planning expanded 4.7% while institutional planning ticked up 0.9%. Year-to-date, the DMI is up 33% from the average reading over the same period in 2024.  

“Planning momentum remained steadfast for data centers, healthcare, and public buildings throughout September and will correlate to stronger construction spending in early 2027,” stated Sarah Martin, Associate Director of Forecasting at Dodge Construction Network. “After a prolonged period of uncertainty, owners and developers are advancing projects into planning, but activity is expected to normalize in future months.” 

On the commercial side, activity slowed down for warehouses, traditional office buildings and hotels but gained momentum in data centers and retail stores. Without data centers, commercial planning would have only increased 0.5% this month. On the institutional side, education and recreational planning slowed down, while healthcare and public planning continued to grow. Year-over-year, the DMI was up 60% when compared to September 2024. The commercial segment was up 53% (+44% when data centers are removed) and the institutional segment was up 75% over the same period.  

A total of 58 projects valued at $100 million or more entered planning throughout September. The largest commercial projects included the $440 million CyrusOne Data Center Campus in Yorkville, Illinois, the $384 million Meta Data Center (Phase 2) in Montgomery, Alabama, and the $300 million Gemini Data Center (500 MW) in Brandon, South Dakota. The largest institutional projects to enter planning were the $246 million Philip Anthony Senior High School (No. 2) in Princeton, Texas, the $227 million HCA Medical City Healthcare Hospital in Prosper, Texas, and the $158 million East Stamford Elementary School and Middle School in Stamford, Connecticut.  

The DMI is a monthly measure based on the three-month moving value of nonresidential building projects going into planning, shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year to 18 months.  

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Nonbuilding and multifamily activity led this month’s growth

BOSTON, MA — September 19, 2025 — Total construction starts were up 1.7% in August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.23 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Nonresidential building starts declined by 5.4%, residential starts improved 2.4%, and nonbuilding starts grew 9.3% over the month. On a year-to-date basis through August, total construction starts were up 1.9% from last year. Nonresidential starts were up 3.4%, residential starts were down 5.0% and nonbuilding starts were 8.1% higher over the same period. 

For the 12 months ending August 2025, total construction starts were up 4.7% from the 12 months ending August 2024. Residential starts were down 1.2%, nonresidential starts increased 4.8%, and nonbuilding starts were up 12.1% over the same period.  

“Construction activity continues to present a mixed picture,” stated Sarah Martin, Associate Director of Forecasting at Dodge Construction Network. “August growth was concentrated in a few key sectors, while single-family and commercial projects experienced broad declines. Large-scale megaprojects continue to support overall activity, but with mounting signs of economic softness, the pace of growth is beginning to moderate.” 

Nonbuilding

Nonbuilding construction starts expanded 9.3% in August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $431 billion. Utilities (+39.7% m/m) supported this month’s growth, while highway and bridge (-5.6% m/m), environmental public works (-2.8% m/m), and miscellaneous nonbuilding (-3.1% m/m) starts fell back. On a year-to-date basis through August, nonbuilding starts were up 8.1%, alongside gains in highways and bridges (+7.8% m/m), miscellaneous nonbuilding (+22.6% m/m), and utilities (+12.6% m/m). Conversely, environmental public works starts are down 3.4% year-to-date through August.  

For the 12 months ending August 2025, total nonbuilding starts were up 12.1%. Environmental public works improved by 10.8% compared to the 12 months ending August 2024. Highway and bridge starts were up 11.1%, miscellaneous nonbuilding starts were up 30.5% and utility/gas starts increased 5.4% over the same period.  

The largest nonbuilding projects to break ground in August included the $5.1 billion Woodside Louisiana LNG Facility (Train #3, Phase 1) in Sulphur, Louisiana, the $2.9 billion Cheniere Corpus Christi LNG Facility (Trains 8 and 9, Stage 3B) in Gregory, Texas and the $1.8 billion Kingston Energy Complex with Battery Storage in Kingston, Tennessee. 

Nonresidential 

Nonresidential building starts declined 5.4% in August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $431 billion. Commercial starts were down 12.0%, as all sectors faced month-to-month declines. Most notably, warehouse starts fell back 25.3% and retail stores declined 11.3% between July and August. Institutional starts improved 3.7% driven by stronger activity in education (+0.5% m/m), healthcare (+2.8% m/m) and other institutional categories (+9.9% m/m). Manufacturing activity remains volatile, as the sector dropped 24.4% in August, following last month’s 84.8% drop.  On a year-to-date basis through August, nonresidential starts are up 3.4% compared to August 2024. Commercial and industrial starts are up 7.6% and institutional starts are down 0.7% over the same period.  

For the 12 months ending August 2025, total nonresidential starts were up 4.8% compared to the 12 months ending August 2024. Commercial starts were up 17.4%, institutional starts improved 6.1%, and manufacturing starts were down 27.4% over the same period.  

The largest nonresidential building projects to break ground in August were the $880 million Geisinger Medical Center Tower in Danville, Pennsylvania, the $666 million Fort Meade East Campus Office Building in Fort Meade, Maryland, and the $540 million UM Shore Medical Center in Easton, Maryland.  

Residential 

Residential building starts increased 2.4% in August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $364 billion. Single family starts declined 5.4%, while multifamily starts expanded a steady 15.5%. On a year-to-date basis through August, residential starts are down 5.0% – with single family starts down 11.7% and multifamily starts up 9.9%.  

For the 12 months ending August 2025, total residential starts fell 1.2%. Single family starts fell 5.9% compared to the 12 months ending August 2024, and multifamily starts increased 8.6% over the same period.  

The largest multifamily structures to break ground in August were the $619 million Kuilei Place Mixed-Use Residential Tower in Honolulu, Hawaii, the $413 million 120 Brickell Residences in Miami, Florida and the $383 million Coles Street Mixed-Use Development in Jersey City, New Jersey.  

Regionally, total construction starts in August rose only in the South Central (+53% m/m) and declined in the Northeast (-25% m/m), Midwest (-10% m/m), South Atlantic (-2% m/m) and West (-12% m/m).

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Elevated activity pushes index to new peak 

BOSTON, MA – September 8, 2025 — The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, increased 7.5% in August to 301.4 (2000=100) from the downwardly revised July reading of 279.9. Over the month, commercial planning expanded 8.7% while institutional planning grew 5.4%. Year-to-date, the DMI is up 30% from the average reading over the same period in 2024.  

“The DMI continues to point to stronger construction activity in late 2026 or early 2027 within specific sectors,” stated Sarah Martin, associate director of forecasting at Dodge Construction Network. “Because this Index uses a three-month moving average, last month’s strong activity sustained this month’s positive gains despite a pullback in the raw, unadjusted data. Following months of uncertainty caused by tariff concerns, owners and developers have started progressing with projects while accepting higher costs. Given the persistent economic and fiscal uncertainty, volatility in planning activity will remain high.” 

On the commercial side, all sectors sustained momentum over the month – notably led by strength in data centers, warehouses and hotels. Parking garages & service stations also experienced steady gains. On the institutional side, education and healthcare planning decelerated from last month’s growth but remained positive. A slew of detention facility and court building projects also drove lofty gains in the public building sector throughout August. In August, the DMI was up 51% when compared to year-ago levels. The commercial segment was up 38% from August 2024 and the institutional segment was up 84% over the same period. If all data center projects between 2023 and 2025 are excluded, commercial planning would still be up 38% from year-ago levels driven by an uptick in warehouse and automotive planning.  

A total of 51 projects valued at $100 million or more entered planning throughout August. The largest commercial projects included the $500 million Big Sky Data Center Campus and Battery Storage (500 MW) in Billings, Montana, the $360 million Prologis Concorde data center in Sterling, Virginia and the $347 million Johnston County Government Complex in Smithfield, North Carolina. The largest institutional projects to enter planning were the $490 million Weld County Judicial Center in Greeley, Colorado, the $375 million dormitory within the Medical Education Training Complex in San Antonio, Texas and the $360 million renovation to the Framingham Correctional Institution in Framingham, Massachusetts.  

The DMI is a monthly measure based on the three-month moving value of nonresidential building projects going into planning, shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year to 18 months.

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Nonresidential starts tumble over the month 

BOSTON, MA — August 22, 2025 — Total construction starts were down 10.2% in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.19 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Nonresidential building starts declined by 30.1%, residential starts fell 3.1%, and nonbuilding starts grew 20.4% over the month. On a year-to-date basis through July, total construction starts were up 1.6% from last year. Nonresidential starts were up 4.3%, residential starts were down 4.4% and nonbuilding starts were 5.3% higher over the same period. 

For the 12 months ending July 2025, total construction starts were up 4.1% from the 12 months ending July 2024. Residential starts were down 0.7%, nonresidential starts were up 4.6%, and nonbuilding starts improved 9.3% over the same period.  

“Construction starts reversed course in July, offsetting the strong gains made in June,” stated Eric Gaus, Chief Economist at Dodge Construction Network. “The latest data reinforced trends we have been watching since the beginning of the year: single family building and manufacturing are struggling, but data centers continue to boom.” 

Nonbuilding

Nonbuilding construction starts improved 20.4% in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $395 billion. Utilities (127.2% m/m) and miscellaneous nonbuilding (50.0%) supported gains, while highway and bridge starts (-2.5% m/m), and environmental public works (-17.7% m/m) starts fell back. On a year-to-date basis through July, nonbuilding starts were up 5.3%, alongside gains in highways and bridges (+8.4%) and miscellaneous nonbuilding (+18.8%). Conversely, utilities are down 1.0% year-to-date, and environmental public works are down 0.5% over the same period.  

For the 12 months ending July 2025, total nonbuilding starts were up 9.3%. Environmental public works improved by 15.3% compared to the 12 months ending July 2024. Highway and bridge starts were up 9.9%, miscellaneous nonbuilding starts were up 29.6% and utility/gas starts were down 7.7% over the same period.  

The largest nonbuilding projects to break ground in July were the $3.0 billion Empire Wind Offshore Wind Energy Project, in New York, the $1.8 billion A’s Ballpark in Las Vegas, Nevada and the $1.6 billion Boardman to Hemingway Power Transmission Line in Boardman, Oregon.   

Nonresidential 

Nonresidential building starts crashed 30.1% in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $443 billion. Commercial starts were down 8.5%, due to normalizing office starts (-33.1% m/m) which equaled the 2024 average in levels. Institutional starts fell 4.6% as education construction reversed June’s gains (-13.3% m/m), other institutional categories (-5.0% m/m) pulled back, and healthcare rebounded (+13.5% m/m). The manufacturing rollercoaster plunged 84.7% over the month, following an unusually robust June. On a year-to-date basis through July, nonresidential starts are up 4.3% compared to July 2024. Commercial and industrial starts are up 5.5% and institutional starts are up 3.0% over the same period.  

For the 12 months ending July 2025, total nonresidential starts were up 4.6 compared to the 12 months ending July 2024. Commercial starts were up 12.0%, institutional starts improved 10.1%, and manufacturing starts were down 27.8% over the same period.  

The largest nonresidential building projects to break ground in July were the $855 million UU West Valley Eccles Health Campus in West Valley City, Utah, the $650 million Mercy Hospital Campus in Wentzville, Missouri, and the $550 million Meta Data Center Campus in Bowling Green, Ohio. 

Residential 

Residential building starts declined 3.1% in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $356 billion. Single family starts increased by 1.2%, while multifamily starts fell 9.5%. On a year-to-date basis through July, residential starts are down 4.4% – with single family starts down 10.1% and multifamily starts up 8.3%.  

For the 12 months ending July 2025, total residential starts fell 0.7%. Single family starts fell 3.8% compared to the 12 months ending July 2024, and multifamily starts increased 5.5% over the same period.  

The largest multifamily structures to break ground in July were the $552 million Rangel Houses Comprehensive Repair/Renovation in New York, New York and the $365 million 20 Long Slip Apartment Tower-Pool in Jersey City, New Jersey. 

Regionally, total construction starts in July rose in the Northeast, but declined in the Midwest, West, South Central and South Atlantic.  

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Above-average activity drives DMI to record highs

BOSTON, MA – August 7, 2025 — The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, grew 20.8% in July to 280.4 (2000=100) from the upwardly revised June reading of 232.1. Over the month, commercial planning grew 14.2% while institutional planning expanded 35.1%. Year-to-date, the DMI is up 27% from the average reading over the same period in 2024.  

“Planning data skyrocketed in the month of July on the back of several large projects entering the planning queue for data centers, research & development labs, hospitals and service stations,” stated Sarah Martin, associate director of forecasting at Dodge Construction Network. “Combined with more organic momentum in planning for hotels, warehouses, and recreational projects, cumulative activity drove record highs in the DMI. After months of wait-and-see due to tariff uncertainty, owners and developers have begun to move forward with projects and assumed higher costs for them. As economic and fiscal uncertainty remains prevalent, volatility in planning activity will remain elevated.”   

On the commercial side, all sectors gained momentum over the month, notably led by strength in data centers and warehouses. MassDOT also entered over $700 million in planning towards the construction of several service plaza projects throughout the state. Most of this month’s growth took place on the institutional side, with education, healthcare, and public projects seeing substantial growth in planning activity. For example, the Hospital Corporation of America announced a slew of hospital projects in July, driving very strong growth over a single month. In July, the DMI increased by 41% compared to the same period last year. The commercial segment increased by 24% from July 2024, and the institutional segment rose by 85% over the same period. If all data center projects between 2023 and 2025 are excluded, commercial planning would be up 26% from year-ago levels, driven by an uptick in warehouse planning.  

A total of 47 projects valued at $100 million or more entered planning throughout July. The largest commercial projects included the $500 million Fairview Connections Data Center in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, the $500 million Jabil AI Data Center in Salisbury, North Carolina, and the $460 million Peabody Union Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. The largest institutional projects to enter planning were the $459 million ASM Campus research and development lab and office in Scottsdale, Arizona, the $398 million research and development lab in San Diego, California, and the $380 million PPV Unaccompanied Housing/Navy Dormitory project in Norfolk, Virginia.  

The DMI is a monthly measure of the value of nonresidential building projects entering the planning stage, which has been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year.

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Nonresidential starts surge over the month.

BOSTON, MA — July 22, 2025 — Total construction starts were up 16% in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.33 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Nonresidential building starts improved by 39%, residential starts fell 1%, and nonbuilding starts grew 2% over the month. On a year-to-date basis through June, total construction starts were up 1% from last year. Nonresidential starts were up 6%, residential starts were down 5% and nonbuilding starts were 1% higher over the same period. 

For the 12 months ending June 2025, total construction starts were up 4% from the 12 months ending June 2024. Residential starts were down 1%, nonresidential starts were up 8%, and nonbuilding starts improved 3% over the same period.  

“Construction starts saw solid growth in June, alongside particular strength in manufacturing and data center construction,” stated Sarah Martin, associate director of forecasting at Dodge Construction Network. “However risks remain elevated that construction starts will be more subdued in the back half of the year – alongside ongoing uncertainty over trade policy and the broader economy.” 

Nonbuilding

Nonbuilding construction starts improved 2% in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $330 billion. Highway and bridge starts (+32% m/m) and environmental public works (+32% m/m) supported gains, while utilities (-29% m/m) and miscellaneous nonbuilding (-42%) starts fell back. On a year-to-date basis through June, nonbuilding starts were up 1%, alongside gains in highways and bridges (+8%) and miscellaneous nonbuilding (+17%). Conversely, utilities are down 15% year-to-date, and environmental public works are down 1% over the same period.  

For the 12 months ending June 2025, total nonbuilding starts were up 3%. Environmental public works improved by 13% compared to the 12 months ending June 2024. Highway and bridge starts were up 10%, miscellaneous nonbuilding starts were up 32% and utility/gas starts were down 27% over the same period.  

The largest nonbuilding projects to break ground in June were the $1.6 billion Amtrak East River Tunnel Rehabilitation in Long Island City, New York, the $1.1 billion I-35 CapEX-C Tunnel and Pump Station in Austin, Texas and the $975 million Montgomery Locks and Dam project in Monaca, Pennsylvania.   

Nonresidential 

Nonresidential building starts surged 39% in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $635 billion. Commercial starts were 78% higher in June, alongside stronger office, data center and hotel starts. Institutional starts were flat last month as strong gains in education construction (+26% m/m) were offset by healthcare (-20% m/m) and other institutional categories (-13% m/m) seeing more typical levels of activity after strong growth in May. Manufacturing starts soared 304% over the month, following the start of a handful of very large projects. On a year-to-date basis through June, nonresidential starts are up 6% compared to June 2024. Commercial and industrial starts are up 9% and institutional starts are up 3% over the same period.  

For the 12 months ending June 2025, total nonresidential starts were up 8% compared to the 12 months ending June 2024. Commercial starts were up 18%, institutional starts improved 12%, and manufacturing starts were down 24% over the same period.  

The largest nonresidential building projects to break ground in June were the $10 billion Taiwan Semiconductor Factory (Fab 3, Phase 3) in Phoenix, Arizona, the $2.25 billion Eli Lilly Medicine Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana and the $2 billion Phase 1 of the SNA Data Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.     

Residential 

Residential building starts declined 1% in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $366 billion. Single family starts decreased by 2%, while multifamily starts remained flat. On a year-to-date basis through June, residential starts are down 5% – with single family starts down 11% and multifamily starts up 8%.  

For the 12 months ending June 2025, total residential starts were down 1%. Single family starts were down 3% compared to the 12 months ending June 2024, and multifamily starts were up 2% over the same period.  

The largest multifamily structures to break ground in June were the $518 million Court Square Mixed Used Tower and Garage in Long Island City, New York, the $391 million Eastchester Gardens Apartments (PACT Renovation) in Laconia, New York and the $264 million The Residences at Shell Bay Condos in Hallandale Beach, Florida.  

Regionally, total construction starts in June rose in the Northeast, Midwest, West, and South Atlantic, but declined in the South Central.  

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Data centers, warehouses, and recreational projects drove gains

BOSTON, MA – July 8, 2025 — The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, grew 6.8% in June to 225.1 (2000=100) from the downwardly revised May reading of 210.9. Over the month, commercial planning grew 7.3% while institutional planning improved 5.7%. 

“Nonresidential planning steadily improved in June, alongside strength in warehouse, recreational, and data center planning,” stated Sarah Martin, associate director of forecasting at Dodge Construction Network. “Planning momentum in other key sectors – like education, hotels, and retail stores – was more subdued. Expectations for weaker consumer spending and travel demand, as well as volatility around funding, are likely contributing to the weaker momentum of projects entering the planning queue for those sectors.” 

Warehouse activity gained substantive momentum in Jue, and data center planning levels remain robust. On the institutional side, large recreational projects propped up the month-over-month gain, while healthcare planning momentum continued to accelerate. In June, the DMI was up 20% when compared to year-ago levels. The commercial segment was up 11% from June 2024, and the institutional segment was up 46% after a weak June last year. If all data center projects between 2023 and 2025 are excluded, commercial planning would be up 12% from year-ago levels and the entire DMI would be up 23%.  

A total of 40 projects, valued at $100 million or more, entered the planning phase throughout June. The largest commercial projects included the $500 million Meadow Brook Technology Park Data Center Campus in Middletown, Virginia, the $300 million Project Blue Data Center (Phase 3) in Tucson, Arizona, and the $300 million Data City Data Center in Laredo, Texas. The largest institutional projects to enter planning were the $340 million Cleveland Clinic Avon Campus Expansion in Avon, Ohio, the $150 million McKinney Amphitheatre Building (Phase 2) in McKinney, Texas, and the $135 million Harold Simmons West Overlook Park Buildings in Dallas, Texas. 

The DMI is a monthly measure of the value of nonresidential building projects entering the planning stage, which has been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year. 

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