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No industry contracted more during Michigan’s “lost decade” than construction. The value of new construction, including homes, offices, factories, hospitals and schools, fell by more than half, from $21 billion in 2001 to $9.2 billion last year, as measured by state gross domestic product. During the same period, Michigan lost 82,000 construction jobs, a 40 percent drop from the 205,000 construction jobs in the state at the end of 2000. Bridge: Factory work drives slow Mich. recovery ....
Many people working from home want to spruce up their living spaces - maybe start a new project or remodel a room in their home. This weekend there is an event to help those looking to start a project - The Grand Rapids Remodeling and New Homes Show at Devos Place. ....