dull growth - about 2.2 percent - c...

dull growth - about 2.2 percent - characterized nonresidential construction spending in 1996 However, the pace should pick up in 1997 - to a exhibited 3 percent growth.

Moreover, designers and contractors count upon several markets to surpass the industry's overall performance.

"Our sales are the highest they've been in 15 years - and across multiple markets," said Sheryl Maibach, director of marketing with Southfield, Mich.-based CM Barton-Malow Co Among the firm's specialties, which include educational, industrial and R & D facilities, solely health care has ...