This has left many contractors wary, particularly those that serve the private sector market. But there are no signs of panic. Rather, the uncertain market has some contractors reexamining their businesses. The numbers for ENR's Top 400 General Contractors tell the story of the recent construction boom. NA Among markets, the clear winner in 2000 was power.
Contractors have a lot to be optimistic about.
Public-sector work is booming, thanks to federal transportation funding and increasing public support for infrastructure projects. But many contractors in the private sector are concerned that good times may be winding down. However, he hasn't seen much of a slowdown in the firm's other principal markets of Texas, Colorado and Arizona. But King isn't overly concerned. There still is a lot of work out there.