Construction Material Prices Rise 11 Percent at Fastest Pace in Four Years
Construction material prices rose 11.0% year over year in September, the fastest inflation rate for...
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.
October Expansion Index Reaches 15th Consecutive Month of Uptrend
The Expansion Index reading for the month of October 2026 resulted in 9 of 10 categories expanding,...
$3 Billion Terra-Gen Solar Project Expects February 2027 Start
Terra-Gen is approaching groundbreaking on a $3 billion solar energy project in California to...
The $5 Billion Rivian Georgia Manufacturing Megaproject Nears a Start Date
Electric car company Rivian is nearing a construction start date on a $5 billion automotive factory...
September Expansion Index Climbs Higher, Marks 14 Straight Months of Expansion
The Expansion Index for September came in at 1.26, meaning ideated construction investment for the...
Energy Price Inflation Reignites as Conflict Continues
Conflict drives energy prices higher, with record diesel costs and crude oil prices surging again.
Project Stress Index™ Report Ticks Down in August
The ConstructConnect Project Stress Index™ (PSI) closed August 2026 at 96.0, a 2.1% decrease from...
Diesel Fuel Hits New High as Shipping Fuel Faces Pressure
Diesel prices have reached record highs as renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities and Ukrainian attacks on...
Groundbreaking Approaches for $5.8B Hyundai Steel Plant in Louisiana
Hyundai Steel Company is about to break ground on a $5.8 billion steel plant in Donaldsonville,...
Data Center Construction Input Costs Rise Significantly
Average new data center projects have seen a significant rise in costs, while only growing modestly...