Predictions: Associated Builders and Contractors chief economist Anirban Basu forecasts continued momentum for the construction sector next year but advised an overall “wait-and-see” approach based on leading and lagging indicators and economic uncertainties, according to a 2020 economic outlook published in Construction Executive magazine. Basu also flagged the ongoing workforce shortage as a significant factor that will continue to affect the construction sector next year, even as job growth slows. Read the full outlook.
Ramen: New Orleans-based rapper Master P, who already created the Rap Snacks line of artist-themed chips, is expanding his presence in the food industry with his new Rap Noodles, WAFB-TV reports. Percy Miller (Master P’s real name) introduced the new brand of instant noodles in a video wearing a chef’s coat labeled “Chef BoyAr P.” Read the full story.
Major shift: Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin stepped down from active management of the internet giant’s parent company Alphabet Inc., surrendering immediate control to Google CEO Sundar Pichai, The Wall Street Journal reports. They remain on Alphabet’s board and will still together control a majority of voting power over company decisions under Alphabet’s dual-class share structure. Read the full story.
