Ever since the great downturn stalled the Southwest construction industry more than four years ago, each new year has brought with it an optimistic attitude that things would get better. Although the downturn lasted longer than most would have hoped, if activity is as robust as projected in the year ahead, 2014 might finally be the year when the Southwest construction market is able to focus more on growth than recovery.
ENR Southwest's inaugural Watch List feature— based on input from those within the industry, editorial research and data compiled by McGraw Hill Construction—highlights several trends related to this renewed growth.