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Contractors Backlogs Smaller Than 2011

Contractors responding to the ForConstructionPros.com weekly poll said their backlog of work is smaller than last year

Dec 21, 2012

On Monday we asked: "How is your backlog of work compared to this time last year?"

Here's what you said:

17% Larger
26% Same
57% Smaller

STACK Introduces AI Tool for Takeoff and Estimating Tasks

September 22, 2026

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Crypto Adoption Grows Among Construction Contractors

September 22, 2026

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Quickbase Adds AI Tool for Creating Mobile Field Forms

September 21, 2026

Antonia Junelind

Skanska Names Antonia Junelind CFO of USA Civil Operations

September 21, 2026

Automation & AI

STACK Introduces AI Tool for Takeoff and Estimating Tasks

STACK Construction Technologies

STACK IQ uses natural-language prompts to help estimators complete takeoffs, review estimates, create proposals and manage other preconstruction tasks.

Stack Iq

Training & Education

Crypto Adoption Grows Among Construction Contractors

National Cryptocurrency Association

More construction professionals are holding, accepting and using cryptocurrency for business and personal finances, signaling a growing shift in how tradespeople manage money.

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Automation & AI

Quickbase Adds AI Tool for Creating Mobile Field Forms

The AI Form Builder can turn voice or text prompts, PDFs and photos of paper forms into editable mobile forms for inspections, repairs and safety workflows.

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Labor & Workforce Development

Skanska Names Antonia Junelind CFO of USA Civil Operations

Junelind will become CFO of Skanska USA Civil in 2027, succeeding Jari Mäntylä, who will shift to strategic initiatives ahead of retirement.

Antonia Junelind

Business Management

Construction Cash Flow Challenges Can Turn Growth into Financial Stress

Coastal Debt Resolve

Strong backlogs can strain contractor liquidity when payroll, materials and equipment costs come before customer payments. Strategies for managing working capital can help.

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Industry Trends

Construction Demand Remains Strong but Growth is Concentrated in Key Areas

Skanska’s 2026 construction market report finds strong demand in data centers, infrastructure, power and advanced manufacturing, while labor, equipment and material issues remain.

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Slabs & Flatwork

Why Concrete Contractors Should Care About PERM Reform

Proposed 30-day processing option will not solve construction’s labor shortage, but could make one long-term workforce pipeline easier for contractors to plan around.

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Business Management

Construction Documentation Gaps Can Turn Project Issues into Disputes

When project decisions live across drawings, email, RFIs, submittals, and chat, you don't just lose time. You lose the record you need to explain what happened.

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Building A Career, Not Student Load Debt | Watch FCP

Eosso Brothers Paving

In today's world, finding the right job is harder than ever, and the argument between going to college or finding a trade is front and center.

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Five Star Equipment Named Trimble Technology Outlet Serving the Northeast

Five Star Equipment will sell Trimble grade control, site positioning and correction services technology for John Deere equipment across most of New York and northern Pennsylvania.

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Construction Defect Claims: Steps to Prevent Costly Litigation

Chamberlain Hrdlicka

Clear contracts, quality control, timely notices, dispute resolution, bonds and insurance can help construction parties reduce defect disputes and financial exposure.

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Labor & Workforce Development

Construction Job Openings Rise to 326,000 in July

Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)

Construction job openings increased by 28,000 in July and 21,000 year over year as hiring accelerated and layoffs slowed, signaling stronger demand for workers.

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