AGC Chief Economist, Ken Simonson speaks with CEA Members

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AGC of America Chief Economist, Ken Simonson came to Cleveland CEA to update members on the future economy of the construction industry.

He addressed the following topics:

  • Shale’s direct and indirect impacts on construction
  • Panama Canal expansion’s impacts on construction
  • Private residential spending
  • Increases in building multi- family housing vs. single family hosing
  • Public works spending
  • Unemployment rates
  • New documentation practices when hiring veterans and people with disabilities
  • Construction worker shortage