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AGC: Labor issues still lingering

December 6, 2023By and

The Associated General Contractors of America’s Ken Simonson shares his thoughts on the current state of industry employment.

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Nonresidential construction outlook for 2024

December 5, 2023By and

Associated General Contractors of America’s chief economist Ken Simonson talks about what types of projects will drive nonresidential construction in the coming year.

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Where the US stands with IIJA funding

November 29, 2023By and

Funds from the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) have been dolled out to different projects at different rates. See what Ken Simonson with the Associated General Contractors of America anticipates from funding in 2024.

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Construction’s 2023 performance, 2024 outlook

November 21, 2023By and

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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Recession avoidable, vulnerabilities remain

November 13, 2023By and

Associated General Contractors of America’s chief economist Ken Simonson says the U.S. will likely avoid a recession in 2024, but ongoing worldwide concerns need to be monitored.

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AGC: More interest rate hikes likely

November 8, 2023By and

While the Federal Reserve opted to not raise interest rates in September, Ken Simonson with the Associated General Contractors of America foresees additional increases early in 2024.

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How residential, nonresidential construction is faring

September 21, 2023By and

FMI Capital Advisors’ George Reddin and Rob Mineo characterize what’s been happening in these key construction markets.

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Operating in a ‘hyperinflationary environment’

September 20, 2023By and

BMC Enterprises CEO Nathan McKean discusses the impacts of the ‘hyperinflationary environment’ and how his company has managed and controlled costs.

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FMI leaders discuss the flow of IIJA funds

September 12, 2023By and

FMI Capital Advisors’ Rob Mineo and George Reddin offer an update on Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) funding, what held up their flow and what the market can expect in 2024.

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