The Dodge Momentum Index, issued by the Dodge Construction Network, Boston, increased 6.2% in April to 264.2 (2000=100). Over the month, commercial planning grew 8.1% and institutional planning momentum improved 1.5%.
Category: News and Trends
CREF Policy Update: MBA Backs Amendment to Senate Housing Package; Kevin Warsh Confirmed as Fed Chair; HUD Secretary Turner Talks Funding at House, Senate Hearings
Commercial and multifamily developments and activities from MBA important to your business and our industry.
MBA Statement on Kevin Warsh’s Confirmation as Federal Reserve Chairman
MBA’s President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released a statement on the Senate’s confirmation of Kevin Warsh to serve as Chairman of the Federal Reserve.
Lodging Econometrics Finds Sustained Hotel Development
Lodging Econometrics, Portsmouth, N.H., reported there are 6,020 hotel projects with 705,825 rooms in the pipeline, reflecting sustained development activity across the country.
CBRE Reports Multifamily Market Stabilizing as Demand Improves, Construction Slows
The U.S. multifamily market stabilized in the first quarter as apartment demand improved and new construction slowed, according to CBRE, Dallas.
Trepp: CMBS Delinquency Rate Near Flat in April
Trepp, New York, reported the CMBS delinquency rate decreased by one basis point to 7.54% in April.
RentCafe: Rental Competitiveness Cools Slightly
RentCafe, Santa Barbara, Calif., found the U.S. rental competitiveness score fell from 75.7 to 75.4 in the early part of 2026.
Redfin: Half of Americans Don’t Want Data Centers in Their Neighborhoods
Redfin, Seattle, found 47% of U.S. residents oppose the construction of AI data centers in their neighborhoods. In contrast, 38% say they support it.
CCMS Society’s Philanthropic Committee Launches Annual CCMS Cares: Supporting Families in Need Campaign
Join the CCMS Society’s Philanthropic Committee’s CCMS Cares: Supporting Families in Need campaign to make a positive impact for families caring for critically ill or injured children.
115,000 Jobs Added in April; Industry Economists Share Thoughts
The Bureau of Labor Statistics May 8 released employment data for April, reporting 115,000 jobs were added and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.3%.