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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...
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The Challenges Facing the New Head of the Federal Reserve
Incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh inherits a tight labor market, cooling job openings, and inflation...
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...
April 2026 Data Center Report: Extraordinary Growth Continues
The ConstructConnect Data Center Report tracks construction starts, costs, geography, and near-term...
Nonresidential Construction Starts Regional Analysis - March 2026
ConstructConnect Chief Economist Michael Guckes reports on U.S. construction nonresidential...
Iran War to Push U.S. Inflation to 4.2%, Slow Economic Growth, OECD Report
A new report from the OECD warns Iran war will push U.S. inflation to 4.2% in 2026, slow GDP growth...
What $5 Diesel Means for the Construction Economy
Rapidly rising diesel prices are increasing day-to-day operating costs for contractors, putting...
Bankruptcies Are Rising, and Construction Should Pay Attention
Bankruptcy filings across all U.S. industries have risen meaningfully from their recent lows and...
Top 10 US Construction Starts by Dollar Volume - February 2026
ConstructConnect reports the top ten nonresidential construction starts monthly in the Construction...