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2014 Commercial Construction Industry Trends and Predictions

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Upscale restaurants will be a growing trend in 2014. Activity was up for retail and restaurant construction and once-stalled commercial construction projects are finding themselves back on 2014 bid sheets for the best commercial general contractors. 2014 Hotel developers check in. Big is back. Bill Di Santo.

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2014 Construction Economic Outlook

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Today’s geopolitical headlines are enough to cause a contractor to throw his or her hands up, cash in, close the doors and move to another country. billion in 2014.' But, you’d be hard-pressed to find another country in any better shape. So, we press on, looking for better days and making the most of national and global affairs.

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Exploring Exit Plan Strategies

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Since the aftermath of the 2008-2009 financial recession, the growth in new construction companies has ballooned; approximately 81,000 new construction companies per year have entered the market, on average, since 2014.

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Commercial General Construction 2014 Highs and Lows

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As we close out another year, we wanted to take a look back at the commercial construction trends that defined 2014 and highlight some of the highs and lows. Mall renovation work was a highlight of 2014. Nothing gets a national commercial contractor more excited than moving dirt. Chuck Taylor. Director of Operations.

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Looking Back at Commercial Construction 2014 – The Year that Was

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When I look back on 2014, I’m kind of sad to see it go. What does set 2014 apart is the excitement it generated for the commercial construction industry, the optimism it set for the near future, and, perhaps mostly for sentimental reasons, the opportunity it provided to rekindle professional relationships. Bill Di Santo.

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Bringing Industry Expertise to Your Doorstep: A Peek at Viewpoint’s 2019 Digital Contractor Roadshow Speakers

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We’re gearing up to launch our 2019 Digital Contractor Roadshow series and we are thrilled! Last year , we visited more than 20 cities and enjoyed networking and learning about construction industry trends and challenges with over 600 contractors across the United States. His best-selling book is titled Secure Enough?

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Alaska Contractors See Bond Amount Increase

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With the signing of Senate Bill 193 by Governor Parnell in July of 2014, Alaskan bond amounts increased significantly when the law took effect on January 1. This new law addresses a series of long-standing issues in the Alaskan contractor industry.

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