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Economists are forecasting another so-so year for the U.S. economy overall in 2014. When searching for positives about the metals market, most experts are quick to point to “North America’s energy renaissance,” or the “accelerating auto industry.” In fact, what may turn out to be the most welcomed change for metals producers and distributors is the long-awaited resurgence of nonresidential construction.

“I want you to understand that this is a big idea. This is a transformational idea. It’s extremely important, not just for your business but for the future of this country,” said Lucian Pugliaresi, president of the Washington-based Energy Policy Research Foundation, who addressed the fall meeting of the National Association of Steel Pipe Distributors Sept. 20 in Chicago.