Backlog

Contractors’ Backlog Falls Sharply in May

by Associated Builders and Contractors on June 10, 2025

Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.4 months in May, according to an ABC member survey conducted May 20 to June 3. The reading is up 0.1 months since May 2024. View the full Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index data series. While the South maintains the longest…

ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Increases, Contractors Remain Confident

by Associated Builders and Contractors on February 12, 2025

Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator increased to 8.4 months in January, according to an ABC member survey conducted Jan. 21 to Feb. 3. The reading is unchanged from January 2024. View the full Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index data series. The monthly increase in backlog was concentrated…