Top States For Construction Workers
With the construction industry currently stunned, I guess we should look for any silver lining.
Generally speaking, it’s not a good time to be in the construction business right now. Most people are well aware of the effect the economy has had on the building industry. People can’t afford to build or remodel their homes, and many large building companies have laid off workers or reduced hours as business has slowed to a crawl. In what may be a major understatement, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics noted “the constructing industry has been strongly affected by the credit crisis.”TEXASThis state was ranked number one in 2009 building permit activity, according to Census Bureau figures. The Dallas area in particular seems to be experiencing a major growth in construction activity. The Dallas Morning News reported this week that arts-related construction alone has led to a building boom, with 87 arts-related groups in North Texas spending around $183 million on new construction and renovation.
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I’m casting a home improvement show for a major cable network. Looking for a licensed general contractor. In today’s economy, when home buyers must often trade in their vision of “dream home” for what is affordable and sensible, what happens when a buyer’s only option in the right location is a house with dreadful design and clunky layout?
With a general contractor, interior designer and realtor at their side, buyers will choose, renovate, and design the “deal killers” out of the wrong house in the right location. Each episode will showcase the realtor’s investment savvy, the designer’s creativity, and the contractor’s ability to get things done despite the inevitable surprises rampant in renovation.
Metal Flowers Media is currently conducting a nationwide search for the three experts. Candidates must be charismatic, opinionated, experienced, and credentialed professionals who can handle the job with confidence, creativity, and a strong point of view. Must be a U. S. citizen. If interested or know of anyone who would be perfect, please contact me at alisa@metalflowersmedia.com