FMI Expects Nonresidential Construction to Grow 5% in 2014

FMI's 2014 Q1 Nonresidential Construction Index report reached its record high with a 7.5-point increase since Q4 2013

A Nonresidential Construction Index score above 50 indicates expansion.
A Nonresidential Construction Index score above 50 indicates expansion.
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FMI announced the release of the 2014 First Quarter Nonresidential Construction Index report (NRCI). The NRCI shows a 7.5 point increase since the 2013 fourth quarter report as well as a 6.8 point increase from Q1 2013. This is the highest NRCI score to date.

Report: FMI Nonresidential Construction Index Report Q1 2014

The increase in score comes from an optimistic view of a rising economy, as nearly half of the participants expect construction to grow up to 5 percent in 2014. With the increase in growth, executives are eagerly searching for talented individuals to assist and manage industry projects. Panelists with a more moderate view of the growth potential cite some additional challenges in 2014:

  1. Hiring talented people
  2. Finding profitable work
  3. Uncertainty in the direction of the government, especially regarding decisions directly affecting the economy
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