The consensus among large regional contractors is that 2016 is proving to be stronger than last year in terms of revenue and work opportunities. “There’s still plenty of work available, but the shortage of experienced workers is growing more acute,” says Ken Simonson, chief economist for AGC of America.
“Construction employment in Colorado has grown by 10,700 employees, up by 8.9%, mostly in the Denver area,” says Michael Gifford, president, AGC Colorado.
