AGC: Labor issues still lingering
The Associated General Contractors of America’s Ken Simonson shares his thoughts on the current state of industry employment.
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Construction’s 2023 performance, 2024 outlook
Ken Simonson, chief economist with the Associated General Contractors of America, looks at what trends emerged in the construction industry in 2023 and how those trends could play out in the coming year.
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Construction market remains resilient despite challenges
Although labor shortages and rising interest rates still pose challenges, economists from several agencies explain that in most areas the industry continues to thrive.
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Dodge: On the ‘razor’s edge’ of a recession
Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch says while the risk of a recession in 2023 is real, he believes the U.S. will still avoid one this year.
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What to expect in the coming months for construction
Despite ongoing economic pressures, the construction industry remains strong through four-plus months of 2023.
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Evaluating the current state of construction
While the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act and a boon in manufacturing starts are helping some construction sectors, others are feeling more strain from rising interest rates, says Dodge Construction Network’s Richard Branch.
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What producers will find at ConExpo-Con/Agg
The upcoming ConExpo-Con/Agg will have plenty of equipment, technology and educational opportunities for aggregate producers to explore.
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Contractors remain cautiously optimistic in 2023
Contractors are upbeat about public funding in 2023, but ongoing labor shortages are still causing concern. Read what economists and contractors expect in the months ahead.
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Momentum building for the industry’s biggest event
ConExpo-Con/Agg continues to grow, as the 2023 trade show is slated to be nearly 5 percent bigger than the 2020 version.
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