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Throughout 2024, the construction industry is anticipating slowdowns in several sectors, and distributors are preparing for a good year, but not one that mirrors the record numbers of 2022 and 2023.

In 2015, ASA commissioned a research project to better understand the industry’s workforce and trends. Late last year, we conducted the study again and the final results are currently being tabulated. I’m pleased that ASA and its members have continued to deem PROJECT TALENT as a key strategic initiative.

As 2023 comes to a close it is now time to review my predictions from last year as well as predict ten more trends I see as we enter 2024.

There is no shortage of industry patrons who’ve been impacted by Dan Holohan — manufacturers, reps, plumbers, and fellow writers alike. His love for teaching, writing, giving back and just undeniable kindness have left a mark.

Let’s explore how to reach outside your business’s walls and spread your brand’s story all over your market’s designer showroom world.

What, pray tell, does training have to do with customer loyalty? Building your own personal knowledge base gives you an edge over your competition because you are positioned to give far better customer service.

The most important questions being asked about workplace safety are: how do we effectively impact safety awareness to keep our employees from being injured? How, as an employer, do we reduce the drastic increases in workplace incidents as shown over the past year?

Read about the top five social media trends for 2024 and explore how they are set to change the way we do business.

I’m extremely excited for you to check out our two new regular columnists — Dave Yates and Alicia Branham. 

What do we need to do to continue to make our companies successful for the next generation of leaders of the PHCP-PVF industry?