What $5 Diesel Means for the Construction Economy
Rapidly rising diesel prices are increasing day-to-day operating costs for contractors, putting...
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.
How Nonbank Lenders Are Reshaping Construction Project Funding
Traditional bank lending is undergoing a structural shift as more construction and development...
Powered Land Offers Potential Energy Solution Amid Data Center Boom
Powered land developments address long lead times for energy access, adding grid connections and...
March Expansion Index Reaches Eighth Straight Month of Growth
The ConstructConnect Expansion Index for March 2026 reached 1.14, reflecting a 14% growth in...
Project Stress Index Eases in February as Bid-Date Delays and On-Hold Activity Drops
The ConstructConnect Project Stress Index which tracks delayed bid dates, on-hold projects, and...
Construction Nears on the Cleveland Browns $2.4 Billion Huntington Bank Stadium
A new domed stadium in Brook Park, Ohio, aims to transform the Cleveland Browns’ game-day...
Louisiana Emerges as One of the Nation's Fastest-Growing Construction Markets
Louisiana's construction market is experiencing one of the most significant expansions in the...
$3 Billion I-10 Mobile River Bayway Project Remains in Waiting
The multi-billion-dollar I-10 Mobile River bridge and bayway project addresses congestion in...
Construction Material Prices Rise Faster than Bid Prices
Construction material prices rose 6.2% across 2025 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics...
February Expansion Index Grows 6 Percent, Continues Streak for the Seventh Straight Month
ConstructConnect’s February 2026 Expansion Index measured 1.06, indicating a 6 percent...