Construction Backlog

ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Falls Sharply in November, Confidence in Profit Margins Dips

by Associated Builders and Contractors on December 18, 2025

Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.1 months in November, according to an ABC member survey conducted Nov. 20 to Dec. 8. The reading is down 0.3 months since both October 2025 and November 2024. View the full Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index data series. Backlog is…

ABC Construction Backlog Indicator Rebounds in April Due to Infrastructure Category Strength

by Associated Builders and Contractors on May 16, 2023

Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator increased to 8.9 months in April from 8.7 in March, according to an ABC member survey conducted April 20 to May 3. The reading is 0.1 months higher than in April 2022. View the historic Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index data series. After…