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ABC: Construction Backlog Up, Contractor Confidence Down in March

by | Apr 13, 2022 | ABC | 0 comments

WASHINGTON, April 12—Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator increased to 8.3 months in March, according to an ABC member survey conducted Mar. 22 to April 5. The reading is up 0.5 months from March 2021.

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