Free January 10 WebEd: 2017 New National/State Construction Hiring and Business Forecast

January 10, 2017 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm EST
This program is FREE for AGC members.

The Associated General Contractors of America and Sage will explain their national and state construction hiring and business forecasts for 2017. The forecasts, which are based on a comprehensive survey of construction firms nationwide, will include predictions of the scope of construction hiring, layoffs and possible worker shortages during the year.

During the WebEd, the association’s chief economist Kenneth Simonson will release the forecasts and explain their significance for broader economic and employment growth for this year. Sage General Manager Jon Witty will discuss the information technology-related findings. They will also outline steps the new Congress and Administration should take to help support continued construction growth in 2017.

Forecasts to also include Predictions for Construction Industry Hiring, Layoffs, Workforce Shortages and Business Activity for 2017.

Speakers
1) Kenneth Simonson, Chief Economist
Associated General Contractors of America, Arlington, Va.

Kenneth D. Simonson has been Chief Economist for the Associated General Contractors of America since September 10th, 2001. Beginning the next day, he has provided insight into the economy and what it implies for construction and related industries. He is interviewed and quoted almost daily by local and national media, including The Wall Street Journal, CNBC and National Journal magazine, which recently made Ken part of its inaugural panel of 25 "economic insiders."

Ken has 35 years of experience analyzing, advocating and communicating about economic and tax issues. Before joining AGC, he was senior economic advisor in the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy. Earlier, he was vice president and chief economist for the American Trucking Associations. He also worked with the President’s Commission on Industrial Competitiveness and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

2) Jon Witty, Vice President and General Manager
Sage Construction and Real Estate, Washington, D.C.

Jon Witty is VP and General Manager for Sage Construction and Real Estate. With more than 25 years of experience in the technology and ERP markets, including construction and project management, Jon is responsible for driving Sage’s business strategy and initiatives in the construction and real estate market.

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