U.S. Construction Market Shows Strength Amid Profit Margin Concerns
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Oct 9
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What happened
The U.S. construction industry showed signs of strengthening during the first six months of 2026. The Project Stress Index, which tracks delayed bids and on-hold projects, improved significantly. The Associated Builders and Contractors backlog indicator also remained strong, with the largest gains coming from the data center market, which saw 28% year-over-year growth in April.
From businessrecord.com
Why it matters
The market growth is driving demand for power generation and grid expansion infrastructure. However, the ABC Construction Confidence Index dipped in May as contractors voiced increasing concerns regarding sales, profit margins, and staffing.
From businessrecord.com
Who's involved
- ABCAssociated Builders and Contractors, whose backlog indicator was noted in the market assessment