If projections for the Southeast's 2014 construction market prove accurate, it's officially time for contractors and designers to forget about the gloom of the recent past and start focusing upon the coming resurgence.
That's the theme of our inaugural Watch List feature, where we highlight some of the trends, topics and projects that builders in the four-state region should keep an eye on during the coming year. Based upon the feedback of regional industry members, editorial research and data from McGraw Hill Construction about the Southeast's coming prospects, there's little doubt that 2014 should prove to be a breakout year in terms of new contract activity. And that will push the following topics to the forefront.