The Construction Backlog Indicator published by the Associated Builders & Contractors, Arlington, Va., for the second quarter of 2013 shows backlogs increasing 3.9% during the second quarter. Backlogs now stand at 8.2 months, up from 7.9 months for the first quarter. This uptick is a marked improvement over a low of 5.8 months, recorded during the fourth quarter of 2009.