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...
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™ 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...
Arizona’s Megaproject Boom Spurs 2026 Forecasted Surge in Civil Construction Starts
A wave of large manufacturing and data center projects, on top of steady population growth in...
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April Expansion Index Hits Ninth Consecutive Month of Growth, While Significant Expansion Remains Concentrated
The ConstructConnect Expansion Index for April 2026 reached 1.25, reflecting a 25% increase in...
Project Stress Index Ticks Up in March, Yet Improves Year-Over-Year
The ConstructConnect Project Stress Index tracks delayed bid dates, on-hold projects, and...
Louisiana’s Construction Market Shows Broad Growth Beyond Data Centers
Even without data center projects in the mix, Louisiana’s nonresidential building starts are...
What $5 Diesel Means for the Construction Economy
Rapidly rising diesel prices are increasing day-to-day operating costs for contractors, putting...