Regional subcontractors set the groundwork for their next tranche of projects amid optimism as interest rates begin to move in their favor.

Colorado mechanical firm will be profiled in the Sept. 30 issue of ENR Mountain States.

Continuing shortage of skilled labor puts a pinch on firms as they navigate projects in the busy Mountain States region.

ENR Mountain States design firms report $2.57 billion in regional revenue for 2023, up from $2.47 billion in 2022.

The region’s 40 largest projects exceed $23 billion even as contractors navigate financing, supply chain and work force challenges.

Regional subcontractors are navigating the highs and lows of a busy post-pandemic construction environment, growing exponentially while battling continuing labor and supply chain challenges that call for creativity alongside cautious optimism.

Mountain States contractors continue to ride the wave of a busy 2023 market despite chatter of an economic slowdown.

Design firms in the Mountain States are feeling optimistic about the project opportunities forecast for the coming months, but they also are wary about what the future may bring given threats of rising interest rates that could cause market instability.