Business
The Construction Industry's Impending Crisis and Opportunities for Growth
Tariffs, materials costs and the skilled labor shortage are combining to change the construction landscape. If executives are prepared for these new realities, it is still possible to achieve consistent growth.
By Grant Cunningham
April 11, 2019
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by Grant Cunningham
Grant Cunningham is Vice President, Industrial Manufacturing & Services at Maine Pointe, a global supply chain and operations consulting firm. With more than 25 years’ experience generating significant revenue while enhancing margins in mid and large cap organizations globally, Grant has delivered results for organizations across a broad range of industries, including manufacturing, mining, global shipping and logistics, and building materials distribution. Contact Grant at Gcunningham@mainepointe.com.
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