Dodge Momentum Index Gains in March
April 9, 2018
DMI Rises 6.1% in March
The Dodge Momentum Index rose 6.1% to 155 last month, erasing a decline in February.
Commercial projects were up 9.6%, with a more modest 1.6% increase in the institutional sector.
Architectural Billings Holding Positive
March 21, 2018
Billings Strong in West/Midwest
“We remain optimistic about the trends we’re seeing at architecture firms this year with the ABI continuing to show growth in February,” said American Institute of Architects Chief Economist Kermit Baker, Hon. AIA, describing the …
Modest Rise for Dodge Momentum Index in February
March 7, 2018
DMI Makes Slight Gain in February
The Dodge Momentum Index saw a tepid rise in February to 146.9, 0.5% up from January.
The commercial component of the index declined for the second consecutive month, contracting 4.8%. The institutional component …
Architecture Billings Start Year on Strong Note
February 21, 2018
Optimistic Outlook for 1st Quarter
“With strong billings and healthy growth in new projects to start the year, firms remain generally optimistic about business conditions for the next several months,” said American Institute of Architects Chief Economist Kermit Baker, …
DMI Down in January, Outlook Still Positive
February 7, 2018
DMI Drops 5.1% in January
After a strong 4th quarter in 2017, The Dodge Momentum Index began 2018 with a dip, landing at 143.7, a 5.1% drop from December’s reading of 151.5. According to Dodge Analytics, five projects valued at …
Architecture Billings End Year on Positive Note
January 24, 2018
2018 Construction Activity on Good Footing
“The overall strength of the fourth quarter lays a good foundation for healthy growth in construction activity in 2018,” said American Institute of Architects Chief Economist Kermit Baker, Hon. AIA, describing the release …
Artist Lofts, Featured in Retrofit Magazine
January 15, 2018
Artist Lofts, Featured in Retrofit Magazine
The January/February issue of Retrofit Magazine has a feature article on Artist Lofts in Manitowoc, WI. Graham supplied over 300 of its SR6700 Steel Replica Windows in 12 different sizes. Read the full …
“All Pull Together”
December 29, 2017
A bold redevelopment project in Milwaukee Wisconsin’s Harambee neighborhood.
A Neighborhood Institution
The building located at 2821 N. 4th St. has a rich and storied history.
It originally housed the Nunn Bush Shoe Co., but most recently the property …
Graham’s Steel Replica Window Receives Accolade
December 8, 2017
Steel Replica Window Awarded
Graham’s SR6700 Steel Replica Window has been named one of Commercial Architecture magazine’s 2017 Products of the Year.
The December issue of the publication can be viewed in full here.
The innovative SR6700 aluminum …
Lifting the Veil
December 1, 2017
Enthusiasm is building for “The Legacy” in Bay City, MI
The northwest corner of Center and Washington avenues in Bay City is looking like its former self, thanks to a $12 million restoration currently underway.
The Legacy will be …