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FALL 2018, Volume 13 No.5
NEW TECHNOLOGIES:
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architectural, engineering
and construction community?
HURRICANE FLORENCE
At least 35 killed
in devastating floods
SPECIAL PROFILES TOP 10 NEW YORK
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LEADERS PAGE 7
DeMatteis Organization 100 th Anniversary
Top 10 Concrete contractors
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2 – FALL 2020 — Florida Construction News
By Mark Buckshon
Publisher, Florida Construction News
Time to be thoughtful, cautious and courageous
As I review this issue of Florida Construction
News for publication, I’m struck by the variation be-
tween the complex, challenging and controversial
political, health and social environment and this
issue’s stories. For example, Projects and Opportu-
nities outlines some major new hotel construction
projects – at a time when the overall hospitality in-
dustry is reeling under the weight of COVID-19.
These projects remind us that the construction in-
dustry is a long-play and business cycle industry;
yes, it has booms and busts – but the cycle of con-
struction is measured in years rather than days and
weeks. Opportunities caused by sudden events
(such as hurricanes) can create massive business
opportunities for designers and contractors long
after the immediate crisis.
Nevertheless, I think only a fool would be compla-
cent as we enter the final part of the year with the
impending contentious election and a probable
COVID-19 second wave. We need to be thoughtful,
cautious, and courageous in the months ahead as
the industry builds the infrastructure for a healthy
and prosperous future.
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