[KC Burke]

It was his perception at the time and gives an interesting insight, as does yours.

I spent my career as a builder but not a residential builder. I see residential construction much like this old Dutchman — transient.

[norwaypinesavage]

"I see residential construction much like this old Dutchman — transient."

Having spent a career working in the Detroit metropolitan area, I can attest to the fact that not all commercial construction is any more permanent. Note the Studebaker plant downtown: