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From the Nov 24, 2008 edition ADVICE Opportunity still exists in long decline ahead Guest Column: Mick Morrissey The slowdown that many design and environmental firms are already facing and the likely recession and recovery that the industry will experience in 2009 will probably last longer and be more severe than the last two downturns. The implications of that reality already have begun to play out: flat or declining revenues and earnings for local firms, accompanied by staff and salary reductions. More » This item is available in full to subscribers. Please log in to continue. To purchase access to this article for $5.00, click here.