I think what you will find is that contractors are generally more available for these projects and will likely be somewhat more flexible in their pricing. Like all of us, they have obligations that they must meet regardless of the economy, so while you may get a modest discount that you would not have received a year ago, you may find that it is not providing the "great prices" that your board is hoping for. On the other hand, you will likely get a faster start time, fewer delays during the project, and improved service afterward.

Most of their costs are in materials and labor which to a great extent are out of their control. Labor costs may not rising as quickly these days but they are not going down, particularly if you are engaging in union work.

Like you said yourself, costs go up in time regardless, so waiting for two or three years will only result in a more expensive project. We are in the middle of a major elevator modernization project. Times are tight and the work could have waited for two or three years, but we knew the work had to be done and we also knew that it was not going to get cheaper later. Bottom line, if you have the funds available and the project is essential, now is the time.

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