Kolbe layoffs illustrate residential woes
Published: November 11, 2009
Tags: Associated General Contractors of America, Brenner, Deschane, Encore Construction Inc., Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork, layoffs, market, recession, Simonson, Wisconsin Builders Association, Wuebben
By Paul Snyder The residential construction market’s slow recovery is putting jobs in peril at building supply and material companies. “Unfortunately, unemployment tends to lag with recovery,” said Jerry Deschane, executive vice president of the Wisconsin Builders Association. “Even though we’re starting to see some signs of rebound, it’s still an awful climate out there.” [...]