Construction Confidence

ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Rebounds in September, Contractor Confidence Improves

by Associated Builders and Contractors on October 15, 2024

Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator increased to 8.6 months in September, according to an ABC member survey conducted Sept. 20 to Oct. 4. The reading is down 0.4 months from September 2023. View the full Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index data series. Backlog increased in every region except…

Contractors Remain Upbeat in Q2, According to ABC’s Latest Construction Confidence Index

by ABC on September 26, 2018

Construction contractors remained confident during the second quarter of 2018, according to the latest Construction Confidence Index released by Associated Builders and Contractors. More than three in four construction firms expect that sales will continue to rise over the next six months, while three in five expect higher profit margins. More than seven in 10…