Portland Cement Association

An increase in commercial and public construction will drive demand. After several years of decline, 2006 nonresidential construction and public construction are expected to top 2005 levels. Key growth markets include industrial and office buildings, hospitals, water supply systems and public works projects. These increases will offset an expected decline in residential construction as mortgage rates go up and single-family starts decline.

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