The number ofconstruction startsincreased by a modest 0.5% in February to a new seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.1 trillion, according to the latest Dodge Construction Network (DCN) survey.Nonresidential building starts grew by 2%, while residential starts decreased by 1%, and nonbuilding starts were unchanged since January. On a year-over-year basis, the total number of construction starts was down 2% from February 2024. Nonresidential starts were down 14%, residential starts were down 3%, and nonbuilding starts were up by 16% over the same period.Related on Archinect: February's architecture billings continue declining trend, fueled by tariff and immigration uncertainty.Graph by Archinect using data provided by the American Institute of ArchitectsFor the 12 months ending February 2025, total construction starts were up 3% from the 12 months ending January 2024. Residential starts were up 3%, nonresidential starts were flat, and nonbuilding starts rose 7% over the same p...