# Dodge Construction Network

> Dodge Construction Network is a Boston-based construction intelligence company that turns early project signals, verified records, specifications, contractor relationships and long-run market data into subscription software, data services, research and consulting. Its portfolio - Dodge One, The Blue Book Network, Sweets, IMS and Principia - serves general contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, manufacturers, distributors and other commercial construction professionals from pre-planning through project award and construction.

- **Founded:** 1891
- **Headquarters:** Boston, United States
- **Founders:** Frederick W. Dodge (Founder)
- **Team size:** Approximately 520 employees according to provided company data; the company also describes 400 to 500-plus content acquisition or field specialists across current product pages.
- **Products:** Dodge One, The Blue Book Network, Sweets, IMS, Principia
- **Notable:** Maintains a business lineage dating to Frederick W. Dodge's 1891 construction reports., Built a record described as more than 10 million historical projects and hundreds of thousands of projects tracked annually., Has supplied construction data used by the U.S. Census Bureau for more than 55 years.

## Products & services

- **Dodge One** — Subscription construction intelligence platform covering commercial projects from pre-planning through construction, with search, alerts, specifications, relationship data, exports, mobile access and AI-assisted discovery.
- **The Blue Book Network** — Contractor directory and bid network connecting general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and other construction firms through profiles, invitations to bid and relationship tools.
- **Sweets** — Searchable building-product resource for architects, engineers, contractors and owners, including specifications, BIM objects, CAD details, catalogs and project galleries.
- **IMS** — Public-sector opportunity intelligence that provides agency-verified advance notices for pre-design projects and helps teams prepare for RFP, RFQ and SOQ deadlines.
- **Principia** — Building-materials market research, analytics and consulting for manufacturers, distributors, dealers and other industry stakeholders; acquired by Dodge in 2022.
- **Market intelligence and forecasting** — Construction starts data, the Dodge Momentum Index, sector and regional forecasts, research reports and custom advisory work.
- **Data, API and CRM integrations** — Licensed construction data and workflow integrations that move Dodge intelligence into customer sales and operating systems.

## Achievements

- Maintains a business lineage dating to Frederick W. Dodge's 1891 construction reports.
- Built a record described as more than 10 million historical projects and hundreds of thousands of projects tracked annually.
- Has supplied construction data used by the U.S. Census Bureau for more than 55 years.
- Combined Dodge Data & Analytics, The Blue Book Network, Sweets and IMS under the Dodge Construction Network brand in 2021.
- Acquired Principia Consulting in 2022 to expand research and advisory capabilities.
- Closed $100 million of new capital and extended debt maturities in 2024.
- Launched the rebuilt Dodge One platform and mobile access in 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — Dodge reported that its Momentum Index slowed 2% in June as data-center growth cooled from a record pace while planning remained strong.
- **2026-07** — The Dodge One mobile app was live on iOS for subscribers, bringing nearby-project maps, alerts, project details and account sync into the field.
- **2026-06** — Dodge said total construction starts increased 34.1% in May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.78 trillion.
- **2026-06** — Dodge reported a 5.9% May increase in its Momentum Index as planning activity broadened beyond data centers.
- **2026** — Dodge launched Dodge One with a rebuilt interface, mobile access and live AI Search Assist; personalized dashboards were listed for late 2026.
- **2025-12** — A Dodge and CMiC report found high contractor expectations for AI but a gap between optimism and operational readiness.
- **2024-11** — Andrew Somosi became CEO as Dodge announced $100 million in new capital and extended debt maturities.

## Links

- Website: https://www.construction.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dodge-construction-network
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DodgeConstructionNetwork
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/dodgeconstructionnetwork
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568203414353

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Last updated: 2026-08-13