Western US Construction Market Forecast: Realignment Follows Record 2025 Starts
ConstructConnect forecast data shows the West’s nonresidential construction market entering a...
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.
Midwest Construction to Peak in 2025 Before Market Realignment
ConstructConnect Associate Economist Devin Bell analyzes the Midwest U.S. construction outlook,...
Expansion Index Shows Selective Growth Amid Concentrated Megaproject Activity in September
The latest on the ConstructConnect Expansion Index that measures the monthly total-dollar value of...
$1 Trillion Project Crystal Land Emerges as Potential Construction Megaproject
SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son has pitched Project Crystal Land, a proposed $1 trillion artificial...
Infrastructure Construction Facing Major Cost Increases
Highway construction costs are up 68% since 2021, and with fewer bidders, professionals must manage...
How CUSMA Compliance Could Shield Some Construction Materials from Tariff-Related Cost Increases
Understanding the nuances of the CUSMA free-trade agreement may help you reduce tariff cost burdens...
How the China Trade Truce Extension Effects the US Construction Industry
President Donald Trump announced a 90-day extension on the tariff pause affecting Chinese goods,...
How States Are Competing for The Multibillion-Dollar Data Center Construction Market
Data center construction is surging, and state tax incentives and affordable energy access are...
US Expansion Index Rebounds to 1.05 in August, Signaling Construction Market Resilience and Year-End Growth Potential
Read the latest on the ConstructConnect Expansion Index that measures the monthly total-dollar...
July 2025 Sees Drop in Project Stress Index, Echoing Recovery Pattern from Year Ago
Read the latest on the ConstructConnect Project Stress Index that tracks stalled or abandoned...