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Mid-Year Forecast: Where Does the Construction Economy Go from Here?

Updated Jul 18, 2023

We’re halfway through 2023, and that recession lots of economists were predicting hasn’t materialized. So what can we expect going forward till the end of the year?

On this episode of The Dirt, we hear from Ken Simonson, chief economist for the Associated General Contractors of America. Simonson has appeared on The Dirt several times, and his prediction of no recession has been accurate.

As he surveys the current construction market, he’s seeing lots of trends contractors need to be aware of. He also gives an overview of what’s been going on in the various construction sectors, from single-family housing to heavy civil infrastructure projects, and what contractors can expect over the next six months.

Contractors and others concerned about the construction economy, where it’s been and where it’s headed won’t want to miss this episode of The Dirt.

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