2025 Civil Infrastructure Construction Index: First Quarter

The 2025 first quarter Civil Infrastructure Construction Index (CICI) increased to 57.7% from 50.3% in the fourth quarter of 2024, marking its 10th consecutive quarter of expansion. Yet, uncertainty lingers as new policies take shape in Washington. 

Amid these uncertainties, strategic thinking remains essential for effective decision making. This quarter we asked questions about labor challenges and how contractors expect to manage backlog and project staffing requirements. 

Key findings include: 

• 72% of respondents indicate that current backlog levels are either higher or consistent with backlogs at the end of 2023. 
• Nearly 40% of respondents report that they have insufficient personnel to meet their 2025 backlog demands. 
• 70% of respondents report that their hiring objectives closely align with projected revenue growth.