In the face of considerable economic concerns and the uncertainty of a presidential election, many top firms experienced revenue growth.

Firms reported a $10.7-billion increase in total revenue in the Southeast in 2023 as they found creative ways to compete for limited workers.

As firms continue to struggle to find experienced workers, federal funding bolsters investment in infrastructure and elevates firm revenue.

An electric vehicle plant, an EV battery facility as well as a silicon carbide wafer manufacturing complex highlight a robust Southeast market.

Specialty contractors are seeing a market steering back toward normal following the upheaval of the COVID-19 pandemic, and while inflation and other storm clouds linger, 2022 was a sunny year in the Southeast for most.

Contractors working in the Southeast continued to enjoy rising revenue in a hot market in 2022. And even as some see the momentum of recent years starting to cool a bit, activity remains high.

Southeast firms are positive about future opportunities, but fears over inflation and continuing supply-chain disruptions remain.