Amazon-Backed Nuclear Energy Company Receives Environmental Approval
Nuclear startup X-energy cleared a major regulatory hurdle last month when the U.S. Nuclear...
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.
White-Collar Hiring Slump Clouds Office Recovery
Recent labor data suggests white-collar hiring has lost substantial momentum, undercutting the...
Surging Energy Prices Hit Inflation Report, Highest Annual Level in Over Three Years
The Consumer Price Index (CPI), a key gauge of consumer inflation, rose 4.2% over the last twelve...
June Expansion Index Extends Growth Streak at Eleven Months
The Expansion Index for June came in at 1.50, representing a 50% year-over-year increase in ideated...
Project Stress Index™ Falls in May, Led by Fewer Abandoned Projects
The ConstructConnect Project Stress Index™ (PSI) closed May 2026 at 90.2, a 6.7% decline from...
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...
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...