Monthly Archives: January 2011

Manufacturing & Construction On The Rise

By Brendan O'Neill

Construction and manufacturing are significant economic indicators to determine the health of our country, and recently a trade group reports that both of these important sectors continue to move in the right direction...a good sign for the metal construction industry:

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Are contractors putting cost before quality?

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By Stefan Schumacher

A recent research study from FMI, which provides consulting to the engineering and construction industry, brings up an interesting question for contractors. Just how low are you willing to bid to earn a project? The study suggests that since the recession owners have been under more and more pressure to get low prices for their projects.

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