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Nonresidential construction outlook for 2024
Associated General Contractors of America chief economist Ken Simonson discusses the types of projects that will drive nonresidential construction in the coming year. Keep Reading
Where the US stands with IIJA funding
Funds from the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) have been doled out to different projects at different rates. See what Ken Simonson with the Associated General Contractors of America anticipates from funding in 2024. Keep Reading
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. Keep Reading
Recession avoidable, vulnerabilities remain
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. Keep Reading
AGC: More interest rate hikes likely
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. Keep Reading
BMC talks acquisitions, infrastructure bill and more
BMC Enterpises’ Nathan McKean discusses the company’s recent acquisitions and the overall M&A environment, as well as what’s to be expected in the aggregate industry in the coming months. Keep Reading
FMI discusses aggregate industry dynamics, construction market
George Reddin and Rob Mineo with FMI Capital Advisors sat down with P&Q’s Kevin Yanik to discuss second quarter industry dynamics, the current construction market, M&A activity and more. Keep Reading
How residential, nonresidential construction is faring
FMI Capital Advisors’ George Reddin and Rob Mineo characterize what’s been happening in these key construction markets. Keep Reading
Operating in a ‘hyperinflationary environment’
BMC Enterprises CEO Nathan McKean discusses the impacts of the ‘hyperinflationary environment’ and how his company has managed and controlled costs. Keep Reading