Backlog hits 8.1 months as data center builders stack 11.2 months of work vs 7.6 for everyone else. Plus: BlackRock drops $100M on trades training, contech startups pull $126M, and Dodge planning index slides 7.3%.
March 12, 2026 2 min read
Construction Market Intelligence: March 12, 2026 - Backlog Rebounds to 8.1 Months But Data Center Contractors Hold 47% More Work
Backlog hits 8.1 months as data center builders stack 11.2 months of work vs 7.6 for everyone else. Plus: BlackRock drops $100M on trades training, contech startups pull $126M, and Dodge planning index slides 7.3%.
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