Navigating the storm: Charting a path to recovery? presents the views of more than 100 senior executives of some of the world's leading engineering and construction companies across 30 countries, including Canada.
Despite the deepest recession in 60 years, the construction industry is surprisingly positive about its future prospects.Almost two-thirds expect to either increase or at least maintain profit levels by mid-2010. To date, the sector appears to have weathered the economic storm. However, as longer-term projects wind down for some contractors, much may rest on the impact of the proposed government stimulus packages.