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...
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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
Nonresidential Construction Starts Regional Analysis - April 2026
ConstructConnect Chief Economist Michael Guckes reports on U.S. construction nonresidential...
Higher Energy Costs Will Hurt Everyone, But Not Equally
Higher energy costs are historically tied to higher construction costs. The picture is complicated...
Top 10 US Construction Starts by Dollar Volume - March 2026
ConstructConnect reports the top ten nonresidential construction starts monthly in the Construction...
May 2026 Data Center Report: The Growth Story Continues
The ConstructConnect Data Center Report tracks construction starts, costs, geography, and near-term...