A 2016 housing boom?
Such positive overall economic activity is creating a shortage of construction workers and those in affiliated trades.
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Morris Beschloss
Morris R. Beschloss is a veteran of the industrial PVF business and a longtime industry observer. His career in the industrial pipe, valves and fittings sector spans more than five decades.
ARTICLES
Union membership declining
Union membership in both public and private sectors has diminished to a mere 10% of America’s total active employment.
May 24, 2016
Rental construction boom
Over the next three years, U.S. developers are expected to build almost one million apartments.
April 19, 2016
Construction manpower shortages rising
A new construction mini-boom has arisen, demanding the job capabilities of thousands.
March 21, 2016
Copper in freefall as 2015 ends
In both oil and copper, the China purchasing power deflation played a major part in their price demise, but for different economic sector reasons.
February 16, 2016
Home sales surge in 4Q 2015
Sales of previously owned homes reached a peak in late summer, creating a momentum finale for 2015.
January 20, 2016
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