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Shield Wall Media is conducting their mid-year survey and every voice counts. The survey will take you about 5 minutes and will contribute greatly to their “Mid-Year State-of-the-Industry” article, which aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the construction industry.

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Results are not final, but here is a peek into some of the data they have collected so far:

Predicting increased gross sales for Q3 & Q4 2023

Residential Single Family66%
Residential Multi-Family69%
Agricultural72%
Rural Builder Subscribers51%
Frame Building News Subscribers54%
Metal Roofing Subscribers46%

What contractors plan to add in 2023

Construction employees/crews41%
Jobsite Equipment22%
Metal Forming Equipment16%
Material Handling Equipment14%
Trucks24%

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