08-12-2006, 05:17 AM
Jim, if building has slowed down, and that's a big if, electricians will be among the last trades to slack off since they come nearer the end of the construction process than other trades. Foundation finishers and framers would be the first to slack off.
Building permits, as reported elsewhere on this forum, are down just about 8 or 9% from last years levels, but the stats quoted don't differentiate full new homes from remodels. Some real estate pros are of the opinion that speculative builders are being replaced by owner builders who are putting homes on land already purchased.
In any case, the electricians still seem to be able to charge whatever outrageous rates the market will bear. Good luck!
Aloha,
Jerry
Building permits, as reported elsewhere on this forum, are down just about 8 or 9% from last years levels, but the stats quoted don't differentiate full new homes from remodels. Some real estate pros are of the opinion that speculative builders are being replaced by owner builders who are putting homes on land already purchased.
In any case, the electricians still seem to be able to charge whatever outrageous rates the market will bear. Good luck!
Aloha,
Jerry