About Us
ConstructConnect News delivers essential construction industry news and market analysis, helping you stay ahead of what’s building next.
Designed for trade contractors, building product manufacturers, and general contractors in nonresidential construction, ConstructConnect News keeps you informed every step of the way.
From uncovering today’s projects to reporting on and analyzing the construction economy, we provide the news and insights to help drive informed business decisions.
ConstructConnect News. Construction news. Built for you, daily.
Marshall Benveniste
Managing Editor, Sr. Content Marketing Manager
As Managing Editor of ConstructConnect News and Senior Content Marketing Manager with ConstructConnect’s Economics Group, Marshall Benveniste brings editorial rigor, construction-sector insight, and economic perspective to every article. He leads coverage of U.S. nonresidential construction and the broader construction economy, translating complex data and market movements into clear, actionable narratives for industry professionals.
Before joining ConstructConnect in 2021, Marshall spent 15 years shaping marketing communications for financial services and specialty construction firms, giving him a front-row view of how capital, risk, and project delivery intersect in the built environment. His Ph.D. in Organizational Management and MBA further inform his work, grounding his analysis in how real companies and project teams make decisions.
Paul Hart
Executive Editor, VP of Economic Group
Paul Hart is Vice President of Economic Content at ConstructConnect, where he turns construction project data into clear, actionable insight for the industry. He leads the company’s economic reporting and content strategy, helping owners, contractors, manufacturers, and service providers understand where the construction market is headed and why.
Drawing on deep experience in construction market intelligence, SaaS, and product strategy, Paul focuses on building tools and perspectives that solve real problems for customers, not just report on trends. He works closely with Sales and Customer Support as a subject-matter expert on the construction economy and market analytics, translating complex datasets into narratives that drive better decisions.
Michael Guckes
Chief Economist
Michael Guckes is regularly featured as an economics thought leader in national media, including USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, 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.