Construction Backlog Indicator Rises, Contractor Optimism Slips in July
Backlog is up, but optimism is not. The ABC Backlog Indicator rose to 8.8 months in July, but that may mean fewer projects are coming to completion.
Contractor Optimism Grows as ABC’s Backlog Indicator Rebounds in June
Backlog is on the rise this summer compared with last year, according to ABC's Construction Backlog Indicator.
Contractors’ Backlog Falls Sharply in May
While ABC's Construction Backlog Indicator fell in May 2025, it is up since this time last year.
Construction Backlog Indicator Inches Lower in February, Contractor Confidence Remains Elevated
While ABC's Construction Backlog Indicator fell in February 2025, it is up slightly year-over-year.
ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Increases, Contractors Remain Confident
The ABC Construction Backlog Indicator is back on the rise, supporting contractors' unwavering confidence.
Accelerated Learning: Phelps Turns a 12-Story Office Into a School in Six Months
Phelps Construction Group renovated a 12-story office building for a Kindle Education public charter school—and they did it really, really fast.
How Startup Tech Is Helping Heal the Construction Supply Chain
The construction supply chain has begun to heal, but some startups and tech companies are looking to help expedite that process.
Visual Scheduling Technology Is Aiding Construction Project Productivity in 2025
Visual construction scheduling is emerging as a primary technology for project productivity in 2025.
