The biggest obstacle in the construction industry will continue to be the labor shortage at a time when the growth outlook for the Carolinas remains strong.
That was one of a number of long-range predictions cited by Ken Simonson, chief economist of AGC of America.
“Finding workers will be a challenge much longer than material costs or supply,” Simonson said. His comments were made at a presentation on June 22 to the Charlotte Economics Club at the Charlotte City Club.