Construction Opportunities Diversify Across Subcategories through 1Q 2026, Data Centers Maintain Lead
Through Q1 2026, starts data show a more varied opportunity mix by subcategory, even as private...
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.
Arizona’s Megaproject Boom Spurs 2026 Forecasted Surge in Civil Construction Starts
A wave of large manufacturing and data center projects, on top of steady population growth in...
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April Expansion Index Hits Ninth Consecutive Month of Growth, While Significant Expansion Remains Concentrated
The ConstructConnect Expansion Index for April 2026 reached 1.25, reflecting a 25% increase in...
Project Stress Index Ticks Up in March, Yet Improves Year-Over-Year
The ConstructConnect Project Stress Index tracks delayed bid dates, on-hold projects, and...
Louisiana’s Construction Market Shows Broad Growth Beyond Data Centers
Even without data center projects in the mix, Louisiana’s nonresidential building starts are...
What $5 Diesel Means for the Construction Economy
Rapidly rising diesel prices are increasing day-to-day operating costs for contractors, putting...
How Nonbank Lenders Are Reshaping Construction Project Funding
Traditional bank lending is undergoing a structural shift as more construction and development...
Powered Land Offers Potential Energy Solution Amid Data Center Boom
Powered land developments address long lead times for energy access, adding grid connections and...
March Expansion Index Reaches Eighth Straight Month of Growth
The ConstructConnect Expansion Index for March 2026 reached 1.14, reflecting a 14% growth in...
Project Stress Index Eases in February as Bid-Date Delays and On-Hold Activity Drops
The ConstructConnect Project Stress Index which tracks delayed bid dates, on-hold projects, and...