"Provide value through the integration of economic data and forecasting for business strategy and planning."Forward-thinking economic analyst with extensive experience interpreting and forecasting macroeconomic, construction, and regional data for identifying business opportunities and potential obstacles. Knowledgeable in analysis and research in housing, commercial construction, and financial markets. Respected and valued by peers, colleagues and key players. Known for clearly communicating impact of economic developments on a company and an industry for improved business planning to all relevant stakeholders and to the news media (print, radio, and TV). In addition to consulting work, a frequent speaker in person and on webinars. Topics that have been covered include outlook for the economy and construction, the developments and outlook for nonresidential construction, the outlook for residential construction and the issues facing the housing market, and building materials and supply chains.Have appeared on Bloomberg Business, CNBC, Fox Business, and Nightly Business Report (PBS). Have been quoted in New York Times, Business Week, Wall Street Journal, and Forbes. Specialties: > Residential Construction Activity (Housing and Real Estate Economics)> Nonresidential Construction Activity> Financial Markets> Macroeconomics> Regional Economic Analysis> Economic Policy Issues