Jim Haughey

Jim Haughey, PhD, is Director of Research and Analytics at Reed Construction Data in Massachusetts, where he has over thirty years as a business economist and includes twenty years of monitoring the construction industry. Dr. Haughey responsible for economic research, analysis and commentary for various construction market segments, custom research, and industry related speaking engagements. He is also involved with the Reed Construction Starts database and he will work closely with RCD strategic partner, Property & Portfolio Research, a leading independent provider of commercial real estate research and risk management advisory services. Prior to his appointment at Reed Construction Data, Dr. Haughey served as the Director of Economics for Reed Business Information preparing detailed construction market forecasts appearing in many Reed construction related magazines. He also frequently lectured on the construction outlook at events sponsored by trade associations, trade unions and construction suppliers. He holds a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Michigan, and earned his M.B.A. from Eastern Michigan University. In addition to his work as an economist, he has taught at the University of Michigan, Ohio University, Michigan State University and the University of Massachusetts. His career includes positions with Ford Motor Company, Standard Oil, Cahners and most recently, Reed Business Information. (This is me - Update Profile)