The Southeast’s Top Specialty Contractors

Maybe 2008 wasn’t so bad, after all, for the Southeast’s specialty contracting firms. Then again, maybe 2009 is the year when the region’s ongoing downturn really starts to show up on companies’ bottom lines. Full Story >>

2009 Midyear Outlook: Worse Than Expected

At the end of 2008, when the nation’s financial system seemed on the verge of a complete meltdown, the outlook for 2009 construction activity certainly was not a rosy picture. Full Story >>

Southeast Bidding Frenzy

Competition for projects in the four-state Southeast Construction region has been at an intense level throughout 2009, as an increasing number of building contractors find themselves chasing a declining number of new contracts, hoping to build a backlog during this historic downturn. Full Story >>

Tampa Report: No Recovery in the Private Market, but Public Sector Offers Hope

The economic recession and tight financial markets have considerably slowed construction activity in Florida’s Tampa Bay region, but government entities continue to invest in roads, ports, airports and other projects. Full Story >>

Building a ‘Frame for Art’

The new Tampa Museum of Art and related improvements to adjoining parks and gardens is expected to breathe new life into downtown. Full Story >>