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[VIDEO] PCA Explains Factors Behind Softening 2016 Construction Forecast

Portland Cement Association’s Chief Economist Ed Sullivan estimates how much his 2016 growth forecast might shrink, explains why, and outlines fundamentals that will keep construction growing

Feb 2, 2016
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