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Construction Employment Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Peak in Majority of Metro Areas
Construction employment increased from February 2020—the month before the coronavirus pandemic—to February 2022 in nearly three-fifths of U.S. metro areas, according to the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data. Association officials said it is getting harder … Continue reading
Construction Employment in April Remains Below Pre-Pandemic Peak in 36 States and DC
According to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government employment data, construction employment in April remained below the pre-pandemic high set in February 2020 in 36 states and Washington, despite increases from March to April in … Continue reading
Despite Homebuilding Boom and Improving Economy, Construction Employment Declines in 203 Metro Areas
Construction employment decreased from March 2020 to March 2021 in 203, or 57%, of the nation’s metro areas, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) of government employment data released today. Association officials said that the … Continue reading
As Employment Climbs Back, Study Shows Trade Schools Neck in Neck With Colleges

After spiking at nearly 15% in the early parts of the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. unemployment settled to around 8% in September, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). As employees return to the workplace, notable job gains occurred … Continue reading
Contract Glazier Activity Pulls Back in August

Architectural glass and glazing construction activity continued to edge down in August, according to Key Media & Research (KMR) analysis of recent government data. Nonresidential building in the U.S. decreased 0.4% from July 2019 to August 2019 but was up … Continue reading