The construction market has been growing steadily. These gains have eased the competition that was so brutal during the recession, allowing many construction firms to pick and choose which projects they will take. It also has meant skilled labor is at a premium, putting pressure on wages.
That is fine for construction firms that are seeing rising profit margins. It also is fine for construction workers, who are seeing wages rise again after years of lean times. But what about owners? They are the ones that are paying for these increased costs, and they are not happy.