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Housing Starts Declined 4.6% in October

Housing Starts Declined 4.6% in October

Washington, DC, January 9, 2026-Privately-owned housing starts in October were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,246,000, 4.6% below the revised September estimate of 1,306,000 and 7.8% below the October 2024 rate of 1,352,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Dodge Momentum Index Rose 7% in December

Dodge Momentum Index Rose 7% in December

Boston, MA, January 8, 2026-The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network grew 7.0% in December to 296.8 (2000=100) from the upwardly revised November reading of 277.4.

FCITS Offering Concrete Moisture Certification Course at TISE

FCITS Offering Concrete Moisture Certification Course at TISE

Las Vegas, NV, January 9, 2026-The Flooring Consultants & Inspection Training Services (FCITS) has announced the addition of a new Concrete Moisture Testing Certification and Training Course to its education lineup during The International Surface Event (TISE) at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.