A 2016 housing boom?
Such positive overall economic activity is creating a shortage of construction workers and those in affiliated trades.
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Morris Beschloss
Morris R. Beschloss is a veteran of the industrial PVF business and a longtime industry observer. His career in the industrial pipe, valves and fittings sector spans more than five decades.
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Union membership declining
Union membership in both public and private sectors has diminished to a mere 10% of America’s total active employment.
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Rental construction boom
Over the next three years, U.S. developers are expected to build almost one million apartments.
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Construction manpower shortages rising
A new construction mini-boom has arisen, demanding the job capabilities of thousands.
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Copper in freefall as 2015 ends
In both oil and copper, the China purchasing power deflation played a major part in their price demise, but for different economic sector reasons.
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Home sales surge in 4Q 2015
Sales of previously owned homes reached a peak in late summer, creating a momentum finale for 2015.
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