KANSAS CITY, MO. 鈥 The bi-state region鈥檚 fast-growing construction sector, which last year started $8.3 billion worth of projects, contributes an extra $10.7 billion to the local economy and supports 83,000 non-construction jobs, according to a new economic impact analysis released by the Associated General Contractors of America today. The new analysis shows the broader impacts of an industry as the region鈥檚 two largest building associations announced plans to merge by the end of the year.
鈥淐onstruction is expanding in the Kansas City metro area,鈥 said Ken Simonson, the association鈥檚 chief economist. 鈥淎s a result, the industry is adding good-paying jobs at a faster pace than most of the country, supporting additional employment throughout the region, and creating structures that will enhance the area鈥檚 already high quality of life and economic competitiveness.鈥
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