Institute of Social and Economic Research, University of Alaska Anchorage
Abstract
The Construction Industry Progress Fund (CIPF) and the
Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Alaska are pleased
to have produced another edition of “Alaska’s Construction
Spending Forecast.”
Compiled and written by Scott Goldsmith and Mouhcine
Guettabi of the University of Alaska’s Institute of Social and
Economic Research (ISER), the “Forecast” reviews construction
activity, projects and spending by both the private and public
sectors for the year ahead.
The construction trade is Alaska’s third largest industry, paying
the second highest wages, employing nearly 16,000 workers with
a payroll over 1billion.Itaccountsfor20percentofAlaska’stotaleconomyandcurrentlycontributesapproximately8 billion
to the state’s economy. The construction industry reflects the pulse
of the economy. When it is vigorous, so is the state’s economy.
Both CIPF and AGC are proud to make this publication available
annually and hope it provides useful information for you.
AGC is a non-profit, full service construction association for
commercial and industrial contractors, subcontractors and
associates. CIPF is organized to advance the interests of the
construction industry throughout the state of Alaska through
a management and labor partnership.Northrim Bank.
The Associated General Contractors of Alaska.
The Construction Industry Progress Fund