Dodge Momentum Index Lowers in August
September 9, 2019
DMI Drops 1.3% in August
The Dodge Momentum Index lost 1.3% in August, scoring 137.8. This was a 1.8 point decline from the revised July score of 139.6.
The commercial component of the score increased 9.1% since July but that gain was offset by a 16.6% drop in institutional planning.
While construction activity is expected to ease as 2019 continues, the DMI has dropped only 1.8% since the year began which indicates that it’s not in a free-fall.
Architecture Billings Relatively Flat in July
August 21, 2019
ABI Up Slightly; Design Contracts Weaken
The Architecture Billings Index score for July was 50.1, gaining one point from the June score of 49.1. Billings abated in all regions except for the West, and the design contracts index dropped into …
Dodge Momentum Index Drops in July
August 12, 2019
Institutional Pullback Leads DMI Decline
The Dodge Momentum Index dropped 4.6% in July to land at 138.9. This was a 6.7 point decline from the revised June score of 145.6. The institutional component led the drop, retreating by 10.2%, …
AAMA & IGMA to Merge
August 7, 2019
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA) are merging into a single entity which will be named the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA).
Discussions to form the new group were announced last year …
Former Cadillac Showroom Vrooms Back to Life
August 2, 2019
The nearly 100-year-old building at 6001 Cass Avenue, Detroit, Michigan will soon assume a new identity and Graham is proud to provide more than 870 windows to this beautiful adaptive rehabilitation project.
Built in 1920, the structure was originally known …
Architecture Billings Soften in June
July 17, 2019
ABI: 10-Month & 10-Year Lows in June
The Architecture Billings Index dropped 1.1 point, moving from 50.2 to 49.1 for the month of June. A score below 50 indicates a decrease in billings.
“With billings declining or flat for …
UPDATE: 49-51 Chambers Street
July 15, 2019
New Photos!
We’re excited to share some new photography of the landmark building at 49-51 Chambers Street New York, NY.
Graham provided over a thousand windows for the project. Included are the S2200 Historic Double Hung, S6800 In-swing Casement, S1400 …
Dodge Momentum Index Moves Up in June
July 9, 2019
DMI Averages 4.3% Lower Than First Half of 2018
The Dodge Momentum Index rose 4.0% in June. Last month’s score was 146.1, up 5.6 points from the revised May reading of 140.5. The institutional component gained 6.1% while the …
Lead Caming
June 25, 2019
We recently visited the factory floor and shot a short video of our factory workers applying lead caming to simulate window muntins (grids).
These S1400 Series offset fixed windows simulate operable hung windows. They will be installed at the University …
Architecture Billings Anemic in May
June 21, 2019
Little Movement for ABI in May
Following a 2.7 point uptick in April, the ABI decreased by just 0.3 points, moving from 50.5 to 50.2 for the month of May. Despite the lower number, any score above 50 indicates …