As a regional manager, one of my duties is to maintain a working knowledge of the overall state of the commercial construction industry in the United States. I obtain my information from multiple sources ranging from technical white papers, commercial construction industry reports and direct conversations with people involved in the industry.
First, let's define the term “commercial construction.” This industry includes companies involved in the construction of office, retail, hotel, agricultural and entertainment buildings, including new construction, additions, alterations, maintenance and repairs. Participants are construction management agencies, owners/developers, design professionals, general contractors and specialized sub-contractors.