2025 Civil Infrastructure Construction Index: Second Quarter

The Civil Infrastructure Construction Index (CICI) declined to 52.2 from 57.7 in the second quarter of 2025, reflecting a softening in contractor sentiment. Firms best positioned to succeed in today’s market will actively manage project selection, strengthen client relationships and invest in capabilities aligned with evolving procurement and delivery methods as well as risk-sharing approaches.

Key findings include: 

• 63% of respondents indicated backlogs that are at or exceeding internal expectations for this time of year.
• 74% of respondents indicate that margins are steady or improved.
• Approximately 72% of respondents report an increase in competition quarter over quarter, down from 77% in the first quarter.