Like most nonresidential construction, college and university starts peaked in 2008 and have not yet made a substantial comeback. Source: McGraw-Hill Dodge Analytics Click the image above to view a full presentation of these stats [PDF].

After a spike prompted by a 2009 federal stimulus package, construction of government buildings continues to drop. This year starts are expected to decline further, to $8.4 billion. Source: McGraw-Hill Dodge Analytics Click the image above to view a full presentation of these stats [PDF].

After hitting a historic low in 2010, retail construction is beginning to show tempered improvement. This year, starts are expected to continue to rebound to $14.2 billion. Source: McGraw-Hill Dodge Analytics Click the image above to view a full presentation of these stats [PDF].

With the uncertainty surrounding health-care reform largely resolved and a population that continues to age, construction of medical facilities should be a growth sector in the coming years. Source: McGraw-Hill Dodge Analytics Click the image above to view a full presentation of these stats [PDF].

Multifamily construction has grown 46% since hitting bottom in 2009. This year, the sector is expected to continue to advance, increasing by 23%. Source: McGraw-Hill Dodge Analytics Click the image above to view a full presentation of these stats [PDF].

After a prolonged dry spell, high occupancy rates and increased revenue per room are helping resuscitate hospitality industry construction projects across the country. Source: McGraw-Hill Dodge Analytics Click the image above to view a full presentation of these stats [PDF].

According to construction-economics data from McGraw-Hill Dodge, U.S. tall-building construction is down significantly from its 2006 peak. However, a handful of high-profile projects continue to move forward. Source: McGraw-Hill Dodge Analytics Click the image above to view a full presentation of these stats [PDF].

According to construction-economics data from McGraw-Hill Dodge, the housing market has started to turn the corner. Multifamily construction, in particular, is showing new signs of life. Source: McGraw-Hill Dodge Analytics Click the image above to view a full presentation of these stats [PDF].

This month, Architectural Record introduces a new column featuring McGraw-Hill Dodge's construction-economics intelligence. To start things off, we're looking at the office-building market. Click the image below to view our latest data. Source: McGraw-Hill Dodge Analytics Click the image above to view a full presentation of these stats [PDF].