Contractors surveyed during March and April of 2016 in a study by Equipment Today magazine had taken stock of 2015 and had a good head start on forecasting the 2016 business year. Their outlook was strong.
Sixty-two percent of contractors saw above-average business in 2015, with more than 20% calling the year "excellent." Less than 10% of all contractors characterized business in 2015 as below average.
With most contractors reporting an above-average 2015, its significant that 53% of them anticipate more growth in 2016. Another 41% expect business to remain at what is very likely above-average levels.