How Bad Is It?
The latest forecast from McGraw-Hill Construction spells it out.
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How Bad Is It?
The vertical green bars indicate periods of recession. Usually, architects who do developer work — multifamily, hospitality, retail, and offices — have been hit quickly and severely. In the past, institutional construction continued to rise even after a downturn started. This recession bucks the trend.
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How Bad Is It?
The vertical green bars indicate periods of recession. Usually, architects who do developer work — multifamily, hospitality, retail, and offices — have been hit quickly and severely. In the past, institutional construction continued to rise even after a downturn started. This recession bucks the trend.
Information Graphics by David Foster
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How Bad Is It?
The vertical green bars indicate periods of recession. Usually, architects who do developer work — multifamily, hospitality, retail, and offices — have been hit quickly and severely. In the past, institutional construction continued to rise even after a downturn started. This recession bucks the trend.
Information Graphics by David Foster
![How Bad Is It?](https://www.architecturalrecord.com/ext/resources/Static_Images/Slideshow-Fixes/Slideshow-Fixes-12/How-Bad-Is-It-04.jpg?t=1462905011&width=1080)
How Bad Is It?
The vertical green bars indicate periods of recession. Usually, architects who do developer work — multifamily, hospitality, retail, and offices — have been hit quickly and severely. In the past, institutional construction continued to rise even after a downturn started. This recession bucks the trend.
Information Graphics by David Foster
![How Bad Is It?](https://www.architecturalrecord.com/ext/resources/Static_Images/Slideshow-Fixes/Slideshow-Fixes-12/How-Bad-Is-It-05.jpg?t=1462905061&width=1080)
How Bad Is It?
The vertical green bars indicate periods of recession. Usually, architects who do developer work — multifamily, hospitality, retail, and offices — have been hit quickly and severely. In the past, institutional construction continued to rise even after a downturn started. This recession bucks the trend.
Information Graphics by David Foster
![How Bad Is It?](https://www.architecturalrecord.com/ext/resources/Static_Images/Slideshow-Fixes/Slideshow-Fixes-12/How-Bad-Is-It-06.jpg?t=1462905117&width=1080)
How Bad Is It?
The vertical green bars indicate periods of recession. Usually, architects who do developer work — multifamily, hospitality, retail, and offices — have been hit quickly and severely. In the past, institutional construction continued to rise even after a downturn started. This recession bucks the trend.
Information Graphics by David Foster
![How Bad Is It?](https://www.architecturalrecord.com/ext/resources/Static_Images/Slideshow-Fixes/Slideshow-Fixes-12/How-Bad-Is-It-07.jpg?t=1462905172&width=1080)
How Bad Is It?
Information Graphics by David Foster
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How Bad Is It?
Information Graphics by David Foster
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How Bad Is It?
Information Graphics by David Foster
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How Bad Is It?
Information Graphics by David Foster
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How Bad Is It?
These charts show how downturns ripple through the economy. Layoffs translate into higher vacancy rates as well as decreases in office remodeling.
Information Graphics by David Foster
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How Bad Is It?
These charts show how downturns ripple through the economy. Layoffs translate into higher vacancy rates as well as decreases in office remodeling.
Information Graphics by David Foster
![How Bad Is It?](https://www.architecturalrecord.com/ext/resources/Static_Images/Slideshow-Fixes/Slideshow-Fixes-12/How-Bad-Is-It-13.jpg?t=1462905485&width=1080)
How Bad Is It?
These charts show how downturns ripple through the economy. Layoffs translate into higher vacancy rates as well as decreases in office remodeling.
Information Graphics by David Foster