2023 Heavy Civil Construction Index: First Quarter

The first quarter 2023 Heavy Civil Construction Index (HCCI) rose slightly to 51.3 from 50.8 in the prior quarter. Three of the 4 economic measures showed improvement, while respondents’ views on engineering and construction where they do business receded. Additionally, sentiment remained strong and improved for backlogs while labor costs, material costs and productivity all continue to pose […]

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2022 Heavy Civil Construction Index: Fourth Quarter

The 2022 fourth quarter Heavy Civil Construction Index rose to 50.8 from 48.4 and returned to expansionary territory. Expectations for the overall U.S. economy and local economies where respondents conduct business improved, but remain mostly pessimistic. This quarter current issues focused on backlog sensitivity, project start delays and alternative procurement opportunities.

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2022 Heavy Civil Construction Index: Third Quarter

The 2022 third quarter Heavy Civil Construction Index reports expectations for future industry contraction, falling to 48.4 from 57.7. This is the second time since the index started (Q1 2018) that it has dipped below 50, suggesting contraction. Though expectations for the U.S. economy and the respondents’ local economies were strongly negative, outlooks on the overall health of their […]

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