Tag Archives: construction outlook
Growth Forecast for Nonresidential Building Starts in 2022

The Southern region has seen an influx of residents in the past two years and many states are on the road to recovering from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, labor shortages continue to plague much of the region … Continue reading
Dodge Outlook Conference Answers Recession Questions

Are we heading into a recession? That was the question on many people’s minds at the 81st Annual Dodge Construction Outlook Conference in Chicago yesterday as economic growth begins to slow. The answer is that a recession is not likely … Continue reading
Conference Highlights Outlook for 2019

The U.S. economy is strong, which has been good news for the construction sector and specialty contractors such as glaziers, but where is the market headed? The 80th Annual Dodge Construction Outlook Conference, held in late October at the Gaylord … Continue reading
75 Percent of Construction Firms Plan to Expand Headcount in 2018

Contractors are optimistic that the industry’s economic outlook in 2018 will remain strong as tax rates and regulatory burdens fall, according to survey results released by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC of America) and Sage Construction and Real … Continue reading
Construction Industry Prepared to Hire in 2015

Construction demand has grown steadily the past few years and, by most accounts, that trend will continue through 2015. So to meet the demand, firms across the country are prepared to bring in the necessary help—or at least as much … Continue reading