Make Projects a Joint Effort: joint ventures can expand your business horizons, but should be entered into with care

摘要

As I was returning from the annual Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) convention in San Diego, I was reviewing the construction forecast for 2006 and beyond. I have to say there are reasons for contractors to keep smiling. Nonresidential construction component trends are all up, with commercial projected to increase about 4% and the others up over 10%. Heavy construction is also projected to increase over 10%, with highways being the weak link in this segment.