Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Chief Economist Anirban Basu, American Institute of Architects (AIA) Chief Economist Kermit Baker and National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Chief Economist Robert Dietz will deliver a collaborative midyear economic forecast Monday, Aug. 15 at 2:00 p.m. EDT.
The forecast will provide a unique look at the economy by combining expert analysis of leading, present and backward-looking economic indicators in different sectors of the construction industry, including ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator (CBI), AIA’s latest Architecture Billings Index (ABI) and Construction Consensus Forecast and the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). Each economist will discuss his outlook for the economy followed by questions from the media.
The forecast will be webcast. Media wishing to cover the forecast must register online via the link below. Media registered by Aug. 12 will receive an embargoed slide deck at 10:00 a.m. on Aug. 15. Questions for the economists may be sent in advance to leieritz@abc.org.
WHO: ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu, AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker and NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz
WHAT ABC, AIA and NAHB Midyear Economic Forecast
WHEN: Monday, Aug. 15, 2016, 2:00 p.m. EDT
RSVP: To register for the forecast click here: http://eventcenter.commpartners.com/se/Rd/Rg.aspx?447315
About Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)
ABC is a national construction industry trade association established in 1950 that represents nearly 21,000 members. Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC and its 70 chapters help members develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which ABC and its members work. Visit us at abc.org.
About The American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Founded in 1857, AIA consistently works to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings, neighborhoods, and communities. Through nearly 300 state and local chapters, the AIA advocates for public policies that promote economic vitality and public wellbeing. Members adhere to a code of ethics and conduct to ensure the highest professional standards. The AIA provides members with tools and resources to assist them in their careers and business as well as engaging civic and government leaders and the public to find solutions to pressing issues facing our communities, institutions, nation and world. Visit aia.org.
About The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
NAHB is a Washington-based trade association representing more than 140,000 members involved in home building, remodeling, multifamily construction, property management, subcontracting, design, housing finance, building product manufacturing and other aspects of residential and light commercial construction. NAHB is affiliated with 800 state and local home builders associations around the country. NAHB’s builder members will construct about 80 percent of the new housing units this year. Visit nahb.org.
