Outlook Grim for Housing
PCA Chief Economist Ed Sullivan reviews recent data and discusses the downturn in housing: how deep will it go, how long will it last, and how it will affect the outlook for construction, concrete, and cement.
Economic conditions are changing rapidly. PCA now expects 2008 cement consumption will decline 11% followed by a 5.5% decline for 2009.
and listen to PCA Chief Economist Ed Sullivan's Webcast of his outlook for 2008 and beyond.
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