Developing a project forecast for 2016 requires analysis of many variables. After a volatile year in the oil and gas market in 2015, the industrial sector may have some questions about what to expect in 2016 for the industry as a whole. This article discusses the ins and outs of anticipated 2016 construction starts in the commercial, residential, and industrial sectors. It takes a detailed look at how factors from 2015 will impact 2016, and how the global economy will affect construction and development in the U.S.