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.
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The 2026 Construction, Cement and Concrete Outlook
By Ed Sullivan The U.S. cement market has been in a decline for three consecutive years. This translates into more than a 10 million metric ton decline since 2022. The volume loss has pushed clinker utilization rates below 80%, reduced reliance on imports, and prompted a moderation in cement and concrete pricing.
Read MoreSullivan Reveals 2026 Outlook
Construction materials economist Ed Sullivan released his 2026 Construction, Cement and Concrete Outlook as the cement market marks three consecutive years in decline.
Read MoreAlternative Mid-Year Economic Forecast Scenarios
By Ed Sullivan All forecasts contain risk that can originate from the data used, the process of calculations, the assumptions, or a combination of each element. Indeed, an infinite number of alternative scenarios to the Baseline Scenario exists, and each materializes with even small changes in assumptions.
Read MoreU.S. Summer Cement Outlook
Construction Materials Economist Ed Sullivan just came out with his Summer Forecast. His conclusion: the near-term outlook is sour. The Summer Forecast reflects rising tariff-induced inflation, a significant consumer spending slowdown, a weaker job market, and an initially hesitant Federal Reserve that is slow to cut interest rates.
Read MoreStagflation is Here: A Quick Review of What the Latest Economic Data Means
By Ed Sullivan The latest economic data, on its surface, presents a stronger-than-expected economic picture. Headline GDP growth of 3% exceeded most expectations even in the context of slower consumer spending. Headline consumer confidence edged up, although the present situation index eased a bit. Inflation measured by the personal consumer expenditures came in at 2.8% year-over-year (Y-O-Y), a bit stronger…
Read MoreSullivan Takes Aim at Retail Construction
Construction-materials economist Ed Sullivan is taking aim at retail construction, noting that it does not get much attention, but it is critical to a recovery in private, nonresidential cement and concrete consumption.
Read More‘The Wall’ and Cement Consumption
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) allocates $46.5 billion to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for “physical barriers” along the Mexican border. This includes the construction of 701 miles of primary wall, 900 miles of river barriers, and 629 miles of secondary barriers, along with the replacement of 141 miles of existing vehicle and pedestrian barriers.
Read MoreSullivan Releases 2025 Cement Forecast
The Trump Administration’s tough stance on tariffs has dramatically increased the prospects of higher inflation and reduced the outlook for economic growth in 2025, according to Ed Sullivan, economist at The Sullivan Report.
Read MoreSullivan Talks Tariff Impact on Cement Industry
In his latest “ The Sullivan Report,” Ed Sullivan addresses the potential impact tariffs may have on the United States cement market. He focuses on the landed cost increases, whether the costs are absorbed by the importer, and strategies undertaken to mitigate price increases.
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