Navigating Labor Challenges: Construction Employment Stalls Amid Rising Wages and Immigration Pressures
Construction employment growth largely stalled in 2025, adding minimal workers while wages...
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.
Project Stress Index Drops 18.7% in December, Led by Decline in Abandonments
Read the latest on the ConstructConnect Project Stress Index that tracks stalled or abandoned...
The Economics of Steel in Construction: Materials Management to Keep from Getting Bent Out of Shape
Steel prices have jumped following COVID, with recent trade policy changes further elevating costs,...
How Semiconductor Investment Is Aiding Secondary Construction Growth in the Phoenix Metro
In Phoenix, Arizona, manufacturing construction spending has surged since 2020, driven by...
Expansion Index Posts Fifth Consecutive Month of Expansion in December
The ConstructConnect Expansion Index is a monthly report with insights into industry growth, demand...
Project Stress Index Rises Sharply in November
Read the latest on the ConstructConnect Project Stress Index that tracks stalled or abandoned...
Gulf Coast LNG Boom Brings Billion-Dollar Construction Surge
Two Gulf Coast megaprojects have already broken ground in 2025, signaling a surge in demand for...
The Race to Fill Arizona’s Construction Job Openings
Year-to-date construction starts have more than doubled in Arizona, creating urgent demand for...
Texas Department of Transportation Plan Targets Growing Infrastructure Demands
Texas population growth creates substantial transportation investment needs through 2050 with a...
Expansion Index Up for Fourth Consecutive Month in November, Amid Divergent State and Sector Results
The ConstructConnect Expansion Index is a monthly report with insights into industry growth, demand...