A return of "enthusiasm and optimism" in prospects for nonresidential growth helped commercial and institutional planning end the year on a positive note, according to the Dodge Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Construction Network.

DMI improved by 6.6% in December to 222 from the revised November reading of 208.3, raised from 207.2.

Commercial spiked by 8.4% and the institutional grew by 2.7%.

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