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Construction Jobs Increased During the Past Year; Only 22 States Added Construction Jobs in Last Two Months
The Associated General Contractors of America’s analysis of the most recent federal employment data shows 43 states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs during the past 12 months. Momentum, however, slowed in May with only 22 states adding … Continue reading
Three out of Four Metro Areas Add Construction Jobs from March 2021 to March 2022
An analysis of new government employment data by the Associated General Contractors of America shows construction employment increased in three-fourths of U.S. metro areas between March 2021 and March 2022. Association officials noted that labor shortages likely kept many firms … Continue reading
January Construction Employment Lags Pre-Pandemic Mark in 42 States; Future Jobs Uncertain
The Associated General Contractors of America’s analysis of government employment data shows that construction employment in January remained below pre-pandemic levels in all but eight states, while the association’s recent survey shows more firms have reduced headcount than have added … Continue reading