There are signs that private construction is finally emerging from its deep freeze. Which categories are about to spring ahead? Which regions are looking at an even longer winter? Are prices headed up with the temperatures?
Hear views of three of the design and construction world’s best-known forecasters and add your own questions to this lively, interactive program. As an added bonus, well-known Canadian economist, Alex Carrick, will offer a construction outlook for Canada as it relates to the US economy.
Construction: Time to Spring Forward?
Economic experts from Reed Construction Data, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) will examine current market conditions and detail the US construction outlook for 2011.
The complimentary webcast is open to everyone and will broadcast live. Registration is required. Speakers Jim Haughey, Ken Simonson and Kermit Baker will accept questions from the audience in the last half hour. Register now.
Speakers:
Ken Simonson Chief Economist, AGC of America Ken Simonson has more than 35 years of experience analyzing, advocating and communicating about economic and tax issues. He is interviewed and quoted almost daily by local and national media, including The Wall Street Journal, USA Today and CNBC. Ken has a BA in economics from the University of Chicago and an MA in economics from Northwestern University.
Kermit Baker Chief Economist, AIA Kermit Baker is the Chief Economist for the American Institute of Architects in Washington, D.C. In this capacity, he analyzes business and construction trends in the U.S. economy and examines their impact on AIA members and the architectural profession. Kermit originated the AIA Architecture Billings Index, as well as the AIA Consensus Construction Forecast Panel. He received his Master's degree in Urban Planning from Harvard University and holds a Ph.D. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the same field. In 2002, Kermit was named honorary member of the AIA.
Jim Haughey Chief Economist, Reed Construction Data Jim Haughey has over 30 years experience as a business economist, including 20 plus years of construction industry research and analysis. He has worked in government, corporate and consulting roles and has taught at the University of Michigan, Ohio University, Michigan State University and the University of Massachusetts. Jim holds a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Michigan.