Business

Top Challenges Driving Low Optimism Among Construction CEOs
Five in seven construction CEOs expect to increase revenue in the year ahead, but they also have underlying concerns about sustained growth.
By David Harper
September 27, 2018
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by David Harper
David Harper is a Chair at Vistage, the world’s leading business performance and leadership advancement organization for small and mid-size businesses. Prior to that, he served on the Board for Builder Marketing Society, as a speaker for the National Homebuilders Association, and as President of Builder’s 1st Choice.
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