Construction market trends – Energy sector continues to generate buzz

Description

Abstract: The energy sector was one of the first industries to bounce back from the Great Recession, and one of the few that have been consistently thriving for several years. This article describes some of the opportunities for contractors in energy, as well as a major challenge in the form of labor market competitiveness. A sidebar covers the recently proposed Clean Power Plan, which will set national standards to limit carbon pollution from power plants and may also generate construction work.