AGC Says Construction Employment Being Roadblocked

Construction employment expanded in 36 states and the District of Columbia between August 2014 and August 2015 while only 25 states added jobs between July and August, according to an analysis of Labor Department data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that job gains may be lagging as many firms report they are having a hard…

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Construction Employment Declines, Also Expands

Construction employment declined by 1,000 jobs in March but is still up by 282,000 compared to the prior year, as the sector’s unemployment rate fell to 9.5 percent, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Association officials noted that declining demand for residential and public sector projects offset gains in other areas to contribute to…

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