2025 Fall Preview: David Soccio, Eagle Cornice Co.

What trends or shifts do you see shaping your industry this fall and into 2026? There has been an ongoing and unfortunate trend in our industry, and that’s a severe skilled labor shortage. I’m sorry to say that it appears that this is going to continue into 2026 and beyond, and it doesn’t seem like there is a solution on the horizon.

What challenges or opportunities do you anticipate for your clients as the market heads into Q4? I feel that clients have been slow to proceed with planned projects. The Fed is cutting interest rates but at a slower pace, causing many projects to not move forward. I’m anticipating that the next rate reduction will spur economic activity.