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South maintains lead in construction backlog, driven by population growth
The South's 9.8-month construction backlog reflects strong economic growth and rapid migration, with nearly 1.2 million new residents since 2020, driving infrastructure and data center projects.
- In July 2025, the average length of construction projects lined up in the South reached 9.8 months, maintaining its position as the longest backlog nationwide by a margin of 2.13 months.
- This extended backlog results from rapid population growth since 2020, which fueled significant development and a healthy labor market in the South.
- A combination of public works and increased data center development, with one out of every eight contractors engaged in data center jobs, contributes to the backlog.
- ABC economist Zack Fritz noted that contractors in the South have a larger backlog due to higher demand, while more than 80% of members have reported price increases linked to tariffs.
- Despite the backlog, contractor confidence in sales and profits fell in July 2025, with fewer than 2% expecting significant profit margin increases in six months.
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South maintains lead in construction backlog, driven by population growth - Washington Examiner
(The Center Square) − The South continues to lead the nation in construction backlog length, suggesting strong economic performance, according to new data from Associated Builders and Contractors. “Backlog is longer in the South because contractors are busier,” ABC economist Zack Fritz told The Center Square. “This trend is downstream of the South’s economic outperformance – rapid population growth has fueled a healthy labor market and significa…
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South maintains lead in construction backlog, driven by population growth
(The Center Square) − The South continues to lead the nation in construction backlog length, suggesting strong economic performance, according to new data from Associated Builders and Contractors.
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