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Construction Backlog

ABC Survey: 1 in 6 Members Perform Data Center Work; Backlog Rebounds in August

by Associated Builders and Contractors on September 15, 2026

Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator rebounded to 8.5 months in August, according to an ABC member survey conducted Aug. 20 to Sept. 4. The reading is up 0.5 months from July and unchanged on a year-ago basis.  View the full Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index data series….

Topics: Business & Leadership
Construction Backlog, Data Centers

ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Inches Higher, Fueled By Data Center Momentum

by Associated Builders and Contractors on January 25, 2026

Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.2 months in December, according to an ABC member survey conducted Dec. 22 to Jan. 7. The reading is up 0.1 months since November but down 0.1 months from December 2024. View the full Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index data series….

Topics: Contracting, Industry & Markets
Construction Backlog, Economics

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…

Topics: Business & Leadership, Contracting
ABC, Construction Backlog

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…

Topics: Business & Leadership, Contracting
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