Construction is expected to grow almost 5% in 2018, a bit higher than in 2017. Single-family will experience the most growth at 9% and Multi-family will start its decline with a 1% drop. Education and Public Buildings will both grow 6%, leading the 4% increase that will be seen with Non-Residential. Non-Building is forecasted to grow 4%, led by growth in the Roads and Bridges end-market (6%).
Read MoreA tailwind of demand is expanding real estate utilization rates across a procession of generations extending from baby boomers, through the millennials, and now to generation Z. Each generation is large in numbers and complex in composition; and is contributing to real estate’s forward momentum.
Read MoreToday’s manufactured homes have experienced an evolution in the types and quality of homes available to buyers. Technological advances allow manufactured home builders to offer a variety of architectural styles and exterior finishes that will suit most any buyer’s dreams while allowing the home to blend in seamlessly into most any neighborhood.
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