Summer 2026 Construction Starts Forecast: Data Center Strength Lifts U.S. Nonresidential Outlook
The U.S. Nonresidential construction forecast continues to be shaped by the rapid buildout of...
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June 2026 Data Center Report: Construction Remains Strong as Costs Rise
The ConstructConnect Data Center Report tracks construction starts, costs, geography, and near-term...
Pennsylvania Community Colleges, TradesFutures Target Construction Labor Gap
A Pennsylvania pre-apprenticeship program is aiming to widen access to trades and support the...
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The Construction Economy Brief for May 2026
Watch ConstructConnect Chief Economist Michael Guckes on a video series discussing the key issues...
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...
Copper Prices Hit Record as Cost Pressures Build
Copper prices hit all-time records as demand remains strong across power grids, renewable energy,...
U.S. Inflation Accelerates in April as Gasoline, Food, and Shelter Costs Rose
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today that the Consumer Price Index rose 0.6% in...
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...
Security-of-Supply Pushes Fossil Fuel Investment Rethink
Security-of-supply shocks pushes U.S.-Canada oil and gas projects, LNG, and gas-fired power for...
President Trump Invokes Defense Production Act Aiming to Tackle Rising Energy Needs
President Trump Invokes Defense Production Act Aiming to Tackle Rising Energy Needs