Each year, the Construction Executive Boot Camp brings together construction industry leaders in the Philadelphia area and provides educational presentations and networking opportunities to help companies navigate current industry issues. This year’s Boot Camp featured a panel discussion on how construction companies can prepare for an economic downturn and a keynote presentation by renowned, local economist, Anirban Basu.
Markets, He Wrote: Looking for Clues into the Construction Economy’s Direction
Anirban Basu, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Sage Policy Group, Inc., discussed the likely trajectory of key components of the economy, including the labor market, real estate, and private and public construction. Mr. Basu also reviewed the leading indicators that offer insight into the broader economy’s probable direction.
Preparing for the Economic Downturn in the Construction Industry
A panel of construction industry leaders provided practical advice and effective strategies for dealing with the upcoming economic downturn from the accounting, insurance, legal, and surety perspectives.
Panelists:
Jason A. Copley | Chair of the Construction Group, Cohen Seglias
Ron Ebert | President, MRG
David B. Kane | Vice President, The Shepherd Agency
Martin C. McCarthy, CPA, CCIFP | Managing Partner, McCarthy & Company