Category Archives: Economy
Construction Outlook 2013
Where is the construction industry going in 2013? Up? Down? Flat? Based on the input from my network of construction professionals, 2013 should be slightly better than 2012, but still nowhere near the booming mid-2000′s. The U.S. economy shrunk in … Continue reading
Construction Bottom?
Based on my recent conversations with general and concrete contractors, most contractors sense the “bottom” in the construction industry has occurred. However, most (if not all) contractors believe that an economic rebound to the 2006-2008 levels is not in the … Continue reading
Construction Outlook 2011
It’s the time of the year to reflect on business and economy; the recent past and what lies ahead. With the challenges of 2008, 2009 and 2010 in the history books, one wonders what 2011 is going to be like. … Continue reading