Ken Simonson
AGC: Nonresidential construction input prices soar in April
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) say nonresidential construction input prices jumped 21 percent in April compared to a year earlier. Keep Reading
AGC: Nonresidental construction spending down in March 2022
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) say while total construction spending is up, nonresidential construction spending is down from February. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction employment up in 75 percent of metro areas in March 2022
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says construction employment is up in 75 percent of metro areas from March 2021 to March 2022. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction jobs gains continue but more work ahead
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says March’s construction employment exceeded pre-pandemic peak levels in 32 states. Keep Reading
AGC: Metro area construction employment above pre-pandemic levels
Nearly 60 percent of U.S. metro areas saw construction employment growth in February 2022 compared to February 2020, a month prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Keep Reading
What’s ahead as construction season nears
Despite inflation, labor shortages and other issues, construction activity should still be pretty healthy in 2022. Ken Simonson, chief economist at the Associated General Contractors of America, explains. Keep Reading
Simonson: Pricing volatility not going away anytime soon
Ken Simonson, chief economist at the Associated General Contractors of America, expects pricing volatility for construction inputs to be a major storyline for the rest of 2022. Keep Reading
AGC: Construction jobs up in most metro areas
Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) officials welcome the widespread gains but caution that contractors in many areas are having trouble finding enough qualified workers. Keep Reading
AGC: Nonresidential construction materials prices up 21 percent
Prices of construction materials used in new nonresidential construction jumped more than 21 percent from February 2021 to February 2022. Keep Reading
