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Contractors

The average U.S. contractor has 9.1 months worth of construction work in the pipeline, as of May 2026

Contractor backlogs grew slightly in May, to 9.1 months, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.
June 17, 2026
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Construction materials prices surge 2.6% in May, up nearly 10% year over year

June 15, 2026
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Life sciences real estate sector reaches a turning point

June 12, 2026
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Multifamily Housing

Most sought-after cities by renters in summer 2026

June 9, 2026
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Schedule certainty is more important than speed on many construction projects: DPR Construction report

June 5, 2026
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Nonresidential construction spending rises slightly in April 2026, backed by public sector strength

June 1, 2026
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Engineering industry shows resilience amid economic uncertainty in Q2 2026

May 27, 2026
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Architecture Billings Index slips 1.5 points in April, signaling continued soft business conditions

May 20, 2026
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Contractors

The average U.S. contractor has 8.8 months worth of construction work in the pipeline, as of April 2026

May 15, 2026

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