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,...
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 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...
Google Doubles Down on Iowa with $7 Billion Data Center Investment
Google will invest $7 billion more in Iowa, expanding its Council Bluffs data center and building a...
Project Stress Index Rises 11.4% in May, Fueled by Abandoned Projects
The ConstructConnect Project Stress Index tracks changes in the level of US nonresidential...