Civil Infrastructure Construction Index

The third quarter 2025 Civil Infrastructure Construction Index (CICI) declined to 50.8, down from 52.2 in the previous quarter. The decrease reflects growing caution among participants, driven by rising input cost expectations and continued pressure on margins. While the index remains slightly above the neutral mark, component movements this quarter were mixed. The decline in the overall index signals stalling momentum across economic and business conditions in the local markets where respondents operate.

The industry is entering an environment marked by volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA). Strategic thinking, agility, resilience and proactive decision-making remain critical. As such, timely information to help you make decisions is more important than ever. That’s why we will begin releasing our index numbers, typically found in the Civil Infrastructure Construction report, as soon as it’s available. The full report will be released 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.