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Richard Branch    

Chief Economist of Dodge Construction Network; Construction Expert; Storyteller & Thinker

Richard Branch is Chief Economist for Dodge Construction Network. As head of the Dodge Economics Group, his primary focus is to ensure that Dodge continues to provide world-class tracking, analysis and forecasting of construction activity and to work closely with national, regional, and trade media to share this insight. This includes execution of the monthly Dodge Momentum Index and National Construction Starts research, as well as leading the prestigious annual Dodge Construction Outlook, a seminal reference for the industry.

With 27 years of experience he is an industry veteran and is well versed in helping organizations gain the insight they need to identify new opportunities and enhance their profitability. He is also a contributing author for the Construction Market Forecasting Service (CMFS), which provides five-year projections for 22 U.S. building types

Speech Topics

What Will Lower Rates Mean for Construction and Real Estate in 2025?

The economy is on the precipice of change as restrictive monetary policy eases. How will lower rates impact the construction sector? Dodge Construction Network’s chief economist, Richard Branch, will highlight which sectors will benefit the most and which will lag. What risks will still be present in 2025 and will the results of the election impact the construction market? Mr. Branch will look to the future using Dodge Construction Network’s proprietary database of construction projects and our hyper-accurate forecast data.

The Changing Tides of Domestic Migration and the Impact on Large Cities

The pandemic resulted in an exodus of people moving away from large cities in search of more space and cheaper housing. As remote and hybrid working options continue to flourish, what does the future hold for large cities? What areas will benefit from this shift? This session will highlight these patterns and discuss the potential for future demographic trends using Census data, credit data, and Dodge Construction Network’s proprietary construction database.

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