b'Dodge Momentum IndexMiddle School in Stamford, Connecticut. The DMI is a monthly measure based on the three-Increases 3% in Septembermonth moving value of nonresidential building projects going into planning, shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year to 18 months. Strong September growth signals future moderation ahead. BOSTON, MAOctober 7, 2025The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, increased 3.4% in September to 304.6 (2000=100) from the downwardly revised reading of 294.7. Over the month, commercial planning expanded 4.7% while institutional planning ticked up 0.9%. Year-to-date, the DMI is up 33% from the average reading over the same period in 2024. Planning momentum remained steadfast for data centers, healthcare, and public buildings throughout September and will correlate to stronger construction spending in early 2027, stated Sarah Martin, Associate Director of Forecasting at Dodge Construction Network. After a prolonged period of uncertainty, owners and developers are advancing projects into planning, but activity is expected to normalize in future months. On the commercial side, activity slowed down for warehouses, traditional office buildings and hotels but gained momentum in data centers and retail stores.About Dodge Construction Network Without data centers, commercial planning would haveDodge Construction Network harnesses data, only increased 0.5% this month. On the institutionalanalytics, and industry connections to be the leading side, education and recreational planning slowed down,source of insights and opportunities in the while healthcare and public planning continued tocommercial construction industry. With five trusted grow. Year-over-year, the DMI was up 60% whensolutions-Dodge Construction Central, The Blue compared to September 2024. The commercialBook, Sweets, IMS, and Principia-Dodge connects segment was up 53% (+44% when data centers areconstruction professionals across all stages of the removed) and the institutional segment was up 75%building process. Designed for both small teams and over the same period.large enterprises, these tools simplify complexity, empowering you to build thriving businesses and A total of 58 projects valued at $100 million or morecommunities. With over a century of experience, entered planning throughout September. The largestDodge Construction Network is the catalyst for commercial projects included the $440 millionmodern construction. To learn more, CyrusOne Data Center Campus in Yorkville, Illinois,visit construction.com. the $384 million Meta Data Center (Phase 2) in Montgomery, Alabama, and the $300 million GeminiMedia Contact: Data Center (500 MW) in Brandon, South Dakota. The| pr@construction.comlargest institutional projects to enter planning were the $246 million Philip Anthony Senior High School (No. 2) in Princeton, Texas, the $227 million HCA Medical City Healthcare Hospital in Prosper, Texas, and the $158 million East Stamford Elementary School and 6'