Construction industry picks up tempo

Throughout the Truckee Meadows and beyond, the sound of hammers, saws, backhoes, and cranes create the background music for the resurgence of an industry decimated by the Great Recession.“We are looking at an unprecedented boom in the construction industry,” said Aaron West, CEO of the Nevada Builders Alliance. “We are hearing from our members that they are getting busier and busier, which is a welcome change from the past several years.” According to the EPIC report, re