Big US contractors piling on more data centre orders

Neil Gerrard Senior Editor, Construction Briefing

13 May 2026

Big US contractors with annual revenue greater than $100 million a year have a backlog 2.2 months higher than during April 2025.

That’s according to the latest Construction Backlog Indicator from Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC).

Its survey of ABC members, conducted from 20 April to 4 May, found that the average backlog rose to 8.8 months in April, up 0.2 months on March.

While contractors with revenue of $100 million or…

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