Upcoming Economic Webcast: Construction, Time to Spring Forward?

Norcross, GA (Vocus/PRWEB) February 18, 2011

On March 3, 2011 at 2p.m. (EST), expert economists from Reed Construction Data, the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America and the American Institute of Architects join forces to host "Construction: Time to Spring Forward? " -- a webcast focused on examining the current market conditions and detail of the U.S. construction outlook for 2011.

The webcast will follow chief economists Jim Haughey, Ken Simonson and Kermit Baker as they discuss and analyze:

*     Will the end of harsh winter weather reverse the recent decline in construction spending?

*     Investors are again looking at commercial real estate lending. How long before this restored access to capital results in higher construction starts?

*     Will President Obama's call to abolish Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac help or hurt housing in 2011?

*     Will Congress approve President Obama's request for more federal infrastructure spending?

*     How much cost inflation will come with the construction spending recovery?

The webcast will be broadcast live starting at 2 p.m. (EST). Registration is complimentary for all participants; pre-registration is required. Moderators will accept questions during the presentation from the internet audience and the webcast will also be archived for later viewing. Registrants may also receive 1.5 AIA CEU credits for attending this webcast.

For more information or to reserve your space at the Mar. 3rd webcast, please register at: http://www.reedconstructiondata.com/events/2011/03/construction-time-to-spring-forward.

About The AGC of America

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) is the largest and oldest national construction trade association in the United States. AGC represents more than 33,500 firms, including 7,000 of America's leading general contractors and over 13,000 specialty-contracting firms. Nearly 13,500 service providers and suppliers are associated with AGC through a nationwide network of chapters. Visit the AGC Web site at agc.org.

About The American Institute of Architects

For over 150 years, members of The American Institute of Architects (AIA) have worked with each other and their communities to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings and cityscapes. AIA members have access to the right people, knowledge, and tools to create better design, and through such resources and access, they help clients and communities make their visions real. Visit aia.org.

About Reed Construction Data

Reed Construction Data is a leading North American provider of construction information through a diverse portfolio of innovative products and services. Reed offers its customers construction project leads, building product information, construction costs, market analytics and construction news through a suite of online and print references. Visit reedconstructiondata.com.

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