Construction Digital Transformation in 2026

As we head toward 2026, it becomes important to consider construction market conditions to best determine how to leverage digital transformation and other emerging technologies like AI (artificial intelligence) and other emerging technologies that might burst on our radar in the days ahead. Thus, let’s take a few minutes to look at the state of the market to best prepare for what comes next.

In October, ABC’s (Associated Builders and Contractors) Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.4 months. The reading is down 0.1 months since September 2025, but unchanged from October 2024. Interestingly, the report suggests roughly 65% of contractors indicate they think the U.S. construction industry is contracting and 23% expect their sales to decline in the next six months.

As a construction company you must be looking at what this actually means for the short-term and long-term. Because for us who have covered ...