Private Credit Making Its Mark on Construction Industry Financing
Private credit is replacing traditional bank financing in some cases for major construction...
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.
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Louisiana’s Liquid Natural Gas Expansion Brings Opportunities and Expectations to the Construction Industry
Louisiana has emerged as a key state for liquid natural gas production and export, with a...
October Expansion Index Up for Third Consecutive Month, Reflects Planned Megaprojects
The latest on the ConstructConnect Expansion Index that measures the monthly total-dollar value of...
Project Stress Index Drops in September as Abandonments and Bid-Date Delays Retreat
Read the latest on the ConstructConnect Project Stress Index that tracks stalled or abandoned...
Power Infrastructure Construction Activity Surges Despite Supply Chain Constraints
Associate Economist Devin Bell explores power infrastructure construction, that is set for steady...
PulteGroup Proposes 6,000-Acre Multi-Use Development Near Phoenix Manufacturing Facility
Phoenix construction booms with megaprojects like Taiwan Semiconductor manufacturing facility and...
Megaproject Momentum Cools in August as Year-To-Date Growth Remains Strong
Year-to-date megaproject performance remains substantially above prior year levels.
Grand Canyon University Pre-Apprenticeship Program Targets Critical Workforce Gap
GCU and McCarthy Building Companies launch a pre-apprenticeship program to address the construction...
Northeast US Construction Forecast: Region Poised for Sustained Growth Through 2027
ConstructConnect US forecast data shows Northeast nonresidential construction starts rising from...
Project Stress Index Declines as On-Hold Projects Drop, Abandonments Normalize
Read the latest on the ConstructConnect Project Stress Index that tracks stalled or abandoned...