overall construction spending in the u.s. is down 30% since 2008.  however, during that same time our politicians in all their wisdom have increased funding for regulatory agencies which has increased demand for the services we provide significantly.  there has been and will continue to be massive stimulus spending on heavy highway projects throughout the united states.  in the private sector, insurance companies have practiced increased scrutiny over their clients and forced them to employ better quality control standards during the construction process.  this has also increased the demand for our services in the commercial markets.