Construction backlog slips from 2-year high
Brad Rehnstrom2025-06-12T14:21:00+00:00
Tariff-related project delays and cancellations caused contractors’ pipelines to ease off a recent peak, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.

Tariff-related project delays and cancellations caused contractors’ pipelines to ease off a recent peak, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.

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