The overall construction industry continues to experience modest growth since the sharp downturn experienced during the economic crisis of 2007-2009.
Along with this expansion comes more projects and greater competition. In this heightened environment it is critically important for sheet metal contractors to be vigilant for potential antitrust violations. President Barack Obama criticized former President George W. Bush “weakest record of antitrust enforcement of any administration” in the last half century and under his administration the Department of Justice has taken an aggressive approach to prosecuting violators.