the timber frame industry

I'm writing a business plan for a timber frame company. I'm writing this as an academic excersise for a Farm Business Management class I am taking at NCSU, and am not planning on going into business until I have a lot more experience. My question is: What is the industries past, current, and projected rate of growth? Is the industry experiencing growth and increasing profitability, or maturity and saturation?

Thank you, William

William:

You should contact Nancy Wilkins (tfbc@montana.com) at the Timber Frame Business Council . She is full of good information about the industry, and would be happy to help you. CB.