Blueprints for Growth: Labor, Economics, and Data
Date and Time
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
3:30 PM - 7:00 PM EDT
3:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Program: 4:00 PM
Networking Reception: 5:30 - 7:00 PM
Location
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
600 Atlantic Ave
Boston, MA 02210
Fees/Admission
AGC MA Members: $80 per person
Non-Members: $175 per person
Contact Information
Kara Cady
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Description
Join AGC MA for Blueprints for Growth: Labor, Economics, and Data, an in-person event featuring a panel of expert economists who will delve into both local and national economic trends impacting the construction industry. This dynamic session will explore pressing questions such as:
- How are interest rates influencing construction starts?
- What effects are tariffs having on construction inputs?
- Where are all the workers? Will immigration policies change the workforce equation?
- What role does federal spending play in driving infrastructure and market growth?
By examining these critical issues, you'll gain a clearer understanding of how global and national economic forces are affecting our industry. The event will conclude with a networking reception, providing an excellent opportunity to discuss what you heard with peers and industry leaders. Don’t miss this chance to equip yourself with data-driven insights to help navigate the evolving landscape of construction economics.
Ken Simonson - Chief Economist, AGC America
Mr. Simonson has been Chief Economist with AGC America since 2001. He has more than 40 years of experience analyzing, advocating, and communicating about economic and tax issues.
Mark Maggi - Assistant Regional Commissioner, Bureau of Labor Statistics - New England Office
Mr. Maggi has been with the Bureau of Labor Statistics for almost 20 years including more than 10 as an economist and 2 as the Assistant Regional Commissioner
Donna Laquidara-Carr - Director of Industry Research Analytics, Dodge Construction Network
Dr. Laquidara-Carr is provides editorial direction to the SmartMarket Report Series. Her insights have been published in numerous industry publications, and she regularly conducts webinars and speaks about this research.
This event will be moderated by AGC MA Program Committee Chair Ken Rubinstein of Preti Flaherty.