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    September 10, 2025

    Dodge Momentum Index moves higher in August

    Written by David Schollaert

    The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) rose 7.5% in August after jumping nearly 21% the month prior. The index is now up 30% year-to-date, according to the latest data released by Dodge Construction Network. 

    Overall, the index increased 7.5% from a revised reading of 279.9 in July to 301.0 in August. The index for commercial buildings rose 8.7% to 357.0. And the institutional buildings index rose to 231.6, up 5.4% from 219.9 previously, Dodge said in a press release earlier this week.

    David Schollaert

    David Schollaert is deputy editor-in-chief for Steel Market Update. David joined SMU after more than a decade in the metals and mining industry in a myriad of different roles. Much of his early experience and expertise were within the coverage and analysis of steel-making raw materials and served previously as senior editor of the CRU Prices Service. Most recently, however, before his return to market analysis, David held roles as a metals buyer and an operations manager for raw material suppliers. He can be contacted at david@steelmarketupdate.com or 724-720-1008.

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