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Factors affecting the construction industry in 2025
Finding qualified construction workers has been a challenge long before 2024. The challenge will persist into 2025. Photo: Gerville/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images Construction was resilient...
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AGC: Construction employment up in October, spending up in September
Construction employment was up 8,000 jobs in October, following a small increase in spending in September as the industry hiked hourly wages faster than other industries, according to an Associated...
View ArticleNonresidential construction outlook for 2024
Associated General Contractors of America’s chief economist Ken Simonson talks about what types of projects will drive nonresidential construction in the coming year. VDG is the leading manufacturer...
View ArticleAGC: Labor issues still lingering
Workforce shortages continue to be a hindrance to the construction industry. The Associated General Contractors of America’s Ken Simonson shares his thoughts on the current state of industry...
View ArticleThe current state of concrete, cement
Ken Simonson, chief economist at the Associated General Contractors of America, says he was pleasantly surprised by the performance of ready-mixed concrete and cement in 2023 – and he is optimistic...
View ArticleEpisode 24: Industry economists offer short-term outlook
On this episode of “Drilling Deeper,” P&Q managing editor Jack Kopanski discusses the latest economic developments and how they are impacting construction and aggregates. Jack is joined by Ken...
View ArticleHow the election could impact construction
Ken Simonson, chief economist at the Associated General Contractors of America, discusses how the upcoming election could impact factors including tariffs, regulations and infrastructure spending....
View ArticleEpisode 26: Economists provide 2025 construction sector outlook
On this episode of “Drilling Deeper,” P&Q managing editor Jack Kopanski discusses what is ahead for each construction sector for the rest of 2024 and into 2025. Jack is joined by Ken Simonson,...
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