Civil Infrastructure Construction Index

The CICI slipped to 50.1 in Q2 2026 from 52.1 in Q1, reflecting a broad cooling in sentiment across civil infrastructure markets.

Respondents reported weaker sentiment toward the overall U.S. economy and the local economies where they operate, with both measures dipping below 50 to 46.7 and 49.0, respectively. Expectations for their own construction businesses eased modestly to 54.2 from 55.2, while construction conditions in their local markets slipped just below the neutral line at 49.0. Backlog measures softened to 54.7 from 57.3, and the book-to-burn rate fell sharply to 48.9 from 56.3, pointing to thinning pipelines. Input costs remained well below 50, with materials at 25.0 and labor at 23.9, signaling continued escalation pressures on both fronts. Last, productivity ticked up to 50.0 from 49.0, offering a modest bright spot as crews held steady despite an increasingly uncertain demand outlook.

These index numbers, typically found in the Civil Infrastructure Construction report, are being released as soon as they're available. The full report will be available in the coming weeks. Our survey participants enable us to provide vital insights into current trends and market conditions. If you’re interested in contributing, we encourage you to fill out the CICI sign up form.

The above table and accompanying arrows illustrate how individual components contribute to the overall index score compared to the prior quarter. For most components, scores above 50 signal healthy or expansionary market conditions quarter over quarter. Cost of materials and cost of labor are exceptions whereas lower values in these components indicate expectations for rising prices and serve as a counterbalance.