May 2026 Data Center Report: The Growth Story Continues
The ConstructConnect Data Center Report tracks construction starts, costs, geography, and near-term...
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Construction Employment Update: Volatile Employment Figures Extend Into 2026
March’s reading of a 26,000 job gain in the construction sector marks the eighth consecutive month...
Nonresidential US Construction Starts: March Rebound Offsets Prior Month Weakness
March 2026 Total Nonresidential Construction Starts — the sum of Nonresidential Building and Civil...
Construction Opportunities Diversify Across Subcategories through 1Q 2026, Data Centers Maintain Lead
Through Q1 2026, starts data show a more varied opportunity mix by subcategory, even as private...
Arizona’s Megaproject Boom Spurs 2026 Forecasted Surge in Civil Construction Starts
A wave of large manufacturing and data center projects, on top of steady population growth in...
U.S. Put-in-Place Construction Forecast Report: Spring 2026 Highlights
U.S. Put-in-Place Construction Forecast for Spring 2026 holds total spending at $2.27 trillion,...
The Construction Economy Brief for April 2026
Watch ConstructConnect Chief Economist Michael Guckes on a video series discussing the key issues...
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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...
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...