Contractors see some encouraging market signals for 2011, but they still believe it will be a tough year, according to a survey by the Associated General Contractors.
AGC’s member survey, released on Jan. 24, received about 1,300 responses. It showed that, despite predictions of slight growth in demand for several key sectors and an improving employment picture, construction firms are bracing for at least one more difficult year. Fading stimulus spending and overall weak demand will limit the rebound.