The Metal Construction Association’s summer meeting, which is scheduled in Rosemont, Illinois June 13-15, will include a panel discussion on the global supply chain, a sustainability presentation, committee and council updates and social opportunities.

Tom Harris, of Tom Harris PUR Consulting LLC, returns for another discussion with W&C, reporting on the recent SPFA Trade Show in San Antonio, what he saw there in regards to products, information, supply chain issues and (post) COVID etiquette, and much more.

In my opinion, and from my research, there are five trends which show the industry is in a state of turmoil.

Construction contractors expect increasing demand for numerous types of projects in 2022 despite ongoing supply chain and labor challenges, as most firms plan to add workers this year.