Business
Economic Forecasts Cast Doubt on an Optimistic Industry
Bumps may be ahead with inflation and recession, but long-term forecasts for construction remain positive.
By Daniel Gray
July 5, 2022
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Business
by Daniel Gray
Daniel Gray is a Construction Finance Writer for Levelset, a construction software company. He studies industry trends to create content that serves Levelset's mission to help everyone in construction get paid what they earn. With a background in both education and construction, Daniel delivers insights and knowledge to help construction companies of all sizes grow.
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