Storm clouds and silver linings
Construction News has brought together exclusive research, analysis and expert opinion to give an exhaustive picture of the downturn – and what the future will bring. By Sean Alexander- Published:05 September 2008 17:29

Construction News talked to some leading industry commentators to ask them how bad they think the downturn might get, how it compares with the '90s and when we can expect the worst to be over
Evidence that the economic slowdown is hitting contractors in the pocket is growing, with more than two-thirds reporting that there has been an increase in construction costs during the past 12 months. By Ben Cook