Louisiana Emerges as One of the Nation's Fastest-Growing Construction Markets
Louisiana's construction market is experiencing one of the most significant expansions in the...
Devin Bell, Associate Economist
Devin Bell joined ConstructConnect as the Associate Economist in April 2025, tracking key industry construction trends and data. He reports on industry-leading indicators, including the Project Stress Index, the Expansion Index, and the Data Center Report. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in economics.
$3 Billion I-10 Mobile River Bayway Project Remains in Waiting
The multi-billion-dollar I-10 Mobile River bridge and bayway project addresses congestion in...
Construction Material Prices Rise Faster than Bid Prices
Construction material prices rose 6.2% across 2025 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics...
February Expansion Index Grows 6 Percent, Continues Streak for the Seventh Straight Month
ConstructConnect’s February 2026 Expansion Index measured 1.06, indicating a 6 percent...
Project Stress Index Sees Minimal Uptick in January
Read the latest on the ConstructConnect Project Stress Index that tracks stalled or abandoned...
Behind-the-Meter Nuclear Power Generation Gains Momentum Amid Rapidly Accelerating Data Center Power Demands
Data center power demands could significantly outpace traditional utility capacity, pushing...
January Expansion Index Shows Steady Growth in Ideated Construction Investment
The January Expansion Index shows a 13% rise in ideated construction investment, driven by...
Data Center Boom Faces Political and Community Resistance in Augusta, GA
Explore Augusta's multi-billion-dollar data center boom, driven by tax incentives and robust...
Canada's $1 Trillion Infrastructure Boom: Possible Opportunities for U.S. Contractors
Canada’s $1T infrastructure plan under PM Carney boosts housing, defense & industry, creating...
Navigating Labor Challenges: Construction Employment Stalls Amid Rising Wages and Immigration Pressures
Construction employment growth largely stalled in 2025, adding minimal workers while wages...