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Construction Spending Declines Due to Steep Drop in Homebuilding

A sharp decline in spending on new houses in August led to a 0.7% decline in total construction spending, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Association officials say that the decline in new home … Continue reading

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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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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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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

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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

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