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Live Webinar: An Industry Overview and Economic Forecast
This session will cover the economic conditions in the US and how they relate to the overall health of the non-residential construction industry. It will discuss different measurements and indices that are used to gauge where the market is headed and how that will affect construction activity. It will also discuss the evolving mix of current events, legislative and regulatory issues, and other construction market drivers impacting the market and which materials are being used.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand key indicators for US economic health, including GDP and employment
- Gain knowledge of how construction economics change as a result of the overall economy and what measurements are used to gauge construction health.
- Assess the current building market and address what types of projects are getting built and how that has evolved over time.
- Learn about the factors of supply and demand for construction materials and how that affects building projects.
Speaker: Erin Conaway, PE, LEED AP, Senior Director of Building Initiatives, American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)
About Erin:
Erin Conaway, PE, LEED AP, is the Senior Director of Building Initiatives at the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), leading a team that champions innovation and collaboration between the design community and structural steel industry. With 25 years of experience spanning both the eastern and western U.S, Erin Conaway is a licensed engineer, thought leader, and strategic partner in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. Her work empowers design professionals to leverage the full expertise of the steel industry, delivering superior project outcomes and driving transformative advancements in the built environment. Erin also serves on the Editorial Board of STRUCTURE® magazine, where she helps shape the discourse that defines the future of architecture and engineering.