AGC Chief Economist, Ken Simonson speaks with CEA Members
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August 15, 2013
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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