Construction Dig Forecaster
Forward-looking indicators built from proprietary Construction Dig data on US construction activity, combined with publicly available economic data. Each sector is independently backtested and prospectively validated before full release.
The inaugural September reading is now frozen at 99.4 — Stable, indicating broadly steady underlying highway and bridge construction activity looking approximately nine months ahead.
September 2026: Stable
The inaugural Construction Dig Highway & Bridge Forecaster stands at 99.4, placing the US highway and bridge construction pipeline in the Stable range. The reading indicates broadly steady underlying construction activity looking approximately nine months ahead, pointing to a stable outlook around June 2027.
What 99.4 means: A reading of 100 represents the historical average. Readings between 97 and 103 are classified as Stable, while readings above 103 indicate Expansion and readings below 97 indicate Softening or Contraction.
Forecast track record
Every live reading will be frozen before the corresponding official result is known. Results remain on the record whether the signal is right or wrong.
| Forecast made | Target | CD signal | Actual | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | June 2027 | 99.4 — Stable | Pending | — |
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How it works
The Highway & Bridge beta uses proprietary Construction Dig data, emphasizing verified construction contract awards rather than projects that remain solely in planning. The indicator is tested against official construction-spending data, with historical analysis suggesting the strongest relationship at roughly a nine-month lead. The methodology is now undergoing prospective validation; this page will publish the live track record as official outcomes become available.
Beta notice: The Construction Dig Forecaster is an experimental editorial indicator, not a guarantee of future construction activity. Methodology and sector coverage may evolve as prospective evidence accumulates; frozen historical readings will remain visible.