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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
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Tagged 43 states, analysis, Arkansas, Associated General Contractors of America, Biden, California, challenges, Construction Employment, construction jobs, District of Columbia, federal employment data, Hawaii, kentucky, labor shortages, Minnesota, New Mexico, new york, recent, Rhode Island, Stephen E. Sandherr, supply chain, tennessee, Texas
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Two-Thirds of Metro Areas Add Construction Jobs April 2021-2022
The Associated General Contractors of America’s recent analysis of government employment data shows construction employment increased in two-thirds of U.S. metro areas between April 2021 and April 2022. Association officials noted that a lack of qualified workers kept employment down … Continue reading
Construction Employment Stalls, Industry Unemployment Rate Falls
According to the Associated General Contractors of America’s recent analysis of new government data construction employment edged up by 2,000 jobs between March and April as contractors scrambled to find workers in an increasingly tight labor market. Association leaders urged … Continue reading
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Tagged Associated General Contractors of America, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Construction Employment, demand, foreign-born workers, government data, Ken Simonson, leaders, officials, recent analysis, shortages, Stephen E. Sandherr, tight labor market, Total construction employment, unemployment rate, work permits, workers
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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
Construction Employment in March Exceeds Pre-Pandemic Peak Level
According to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America, construction employment in March exceeded pre-pandemic levels in 32 states. Association officials said in a press release that the government should support more career opportunities … Continue reading
