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ConstructConnect News. Construction news. Built for you, daily. The premier news and economic source for trade contractors, building product manufacturers, and general contractors in nonresidential construction. We deliver expert news, market insights, and analysis focused on the challenges and opportunities shaping today’s construction landscape, from the construction economy, project spotlights, and labor trends to categories like infrastructure, healthcare, and education. Our mission is to equip industry professionals with timely, actionable information to navigate a dynamic market and help drive informed business decisions.
Marshall Benveniste
Managing Editor, Sr. Content Marketing Manager
Marshall Benveniste is a writer and Senior Content Marketing Manager at ConstructConnect with the Economics Group. Marshall has written on various topics for the construction industry, including strategies for building product manufacturers, artificial intelligence in construction, and data-driven decision-making. Before joining ConstructConnect in 2021, Marshall spent 15 years in marketing communications for financial services and specialty construction firms. He holds a PhD in organizational management.
Paul Hart
Executive Editor, VP of Economic Group
Paul Hart is Vice President of Economic Content at ConstructConnect. In this role Paul leads the group responsible for Economic reporting and content strategy for the company. With deep experience in Construction Market Intelligence, SaaS Sales, Pragmatic Marketing, and Product Management, his focus is driving customer success through innovative solutions. He supports Sales and Customer Support teams as SME on the Construction Economy and Market Analytics solutions. Before joining ConstructConnect, Paul served as Chief Engineer at Sony/Tree Studios Nashville. He holds a B.A. in English from the University of Georgia and a Master Recording Certificate from the Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences.
Michael Guckes
Chief Economist
Michael Guckes is regularly featured as an economics thought leader in national media, including USA Today, Construction Dive, and Marketplace from APM. He started in construction economics as a leading economist for the Ohio Department of Transportation. He then transitioned to manufacturing economics, where he served five years as the chief economist for Gardner Business Media. He covered all forms of manufacturing, from traditional metalworking to advanced composites fabrication. In 2022, Michael joined ConstructConnect’s economics team, shifting his focus to the commercial construction market. He received his bachelor’s degree in economics and political science from Kenyon College and his MBA from the Ohio State University.
Devin Bell
Associate Economist
Devin Bell is the Associate Economist at ConstructConnect, where he analyzes the construction economy. He began his career working for the Georgia Senate Finance Committee before transitioning to the construction industry when he joined ConstructConnect in April 2025. He received his bachelor's degree in economics from Georgia Southern University and is currently pursuing a master's degree in economics at Georgia State University.