Wind energy, manufacturing, pipelines, gas and oil refineries and tall buildings all contribute to a banner year for Midwest construction

To date, the top starts list is an impressive mix of infrastructure, renovations, multifamily, commercial buildings, educational facilities, offices and mixed-use projects.

Dodge offers data on projected 2018-19 construction starts in Billings and southern Montana.

Dodge offers data on 2017 construction starts for billings in the Wilmington area .

Dodge offers data on projected 2018 construction starts in the Fort Worth area.

Dodge says the nonresidential building sector slid further in August, while housing also retreated.

After a busy 2017, companies believe construction activity is rising to an even higher level

Jacksonville construction spending expected to rise more than 7% this year

All three major construction categories should see contracting gains this year

Total construction starts are up 1% in the first half of 2018 compared to this time last year, according to Dodge Data & Analytics.