Construction outlook builds on data centers, power infrastructure

About this episode

Ken Simonson discusses the outlook for construction activity amid various challenges.

Ken Simonson, chief economist of the Associated General Contractors of America, discusses the outlook for construction activity amid many challenges including immigration enforcement and tariffs.

People in this episode

Guest: Ken Simonson

Topics covered

• construction outlook
• data centers
• power infrastructure
• economic challenges
• immigration enforcement
• tariffs

Keywords

• construction
• economy
• data centers
• power infrastructure
• immigration
• tariffs

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Organizations: Associated General Contractors of America

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