The construction industry is not for the faint of heart. It experiences the great heights of an economic boom, and the deep chasms of recession. Every downturn takes many casualties, and it takes a lot of strength to survive. The current economic cycle is again testing the industry’s nerves. The downturn has been particularly long – will recovery come soon enough to keep today’s survivors going? If you have comments or questions about Weekly Commentary, our email address is podcast@edc.ca.