Tariff Update Leaves Metals Pressure on Construction While Easing Some Equipment Costs
The White House revised the tariff treatment for some aluminum, steel, and copper derivative...
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.
June 2026 Data Center Report: Construction Remains Strong as Costs Rise
The ConstructConnect Data Center Report tracks construction starts, costs, geography, and near-term...
ElementUSA Looks to Bring Near-Billion-Dollar Refining Facility to Louisiana
Louisiana’s manufacturing pipeline has remained strong, with another large facility strengthening...
Data Center Construction Surge Meets Growing Local Resistance
Community opposition to data center projects is intensifying and could increasingly shape where...
Pennsylvania Community Colleges, TradesFutures Target Construction Labor Gap
A Pennsylvania pre-apprenticeship program is aiming to widen access to trades and support the...
May Expansion Index Extends Across All Verticals, Tenth Month of Growth in a Row
In May 2026, the Expansion Index climbed to 1.48, representing a 48% year-over-year increase in...
Project Stress Index™ Retreats in April as Project Abandonments Drop 14.7%
The Project Stress Index, that tracks delayed bid dates, on-hold projects, and abandonments in...
LG Energy Solutions Announces Deal to Manufacture Battery Inputs for Tesla, Energy Storage Market Continues Advancing
LG Energy Solutions recently announced a deal to produce battery inputs for Tesla’s Megapack, an...
President Trump Invokes Defense Production Act Aiming to Tackle Rising Energy Needs
President Trump Invokes Defense Production Act Aiming to Tackle Rising Energy Needs
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...