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    HARDI: Demand Defies Forecast for Dip in Commercial Construction

    Written by Tim Triplett


    Forecasts of weakness in commercial construction have not played out as analysts expected, at least not yet, contend members of the Heating, Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI).

    Robust demand for HVAC and other galvanized steel products has shown no signs of abating, said members of the wholesale trade group during their monthly conference call today. “We were scared by the AGC (Associated General Contractors) numbers, but have yet to see any decrease,” said one HARDI member.

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