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Record Construction Job Openings Point to Need for More Workers, Says AGC

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The construction industry added 23,000 jobs in October as unemployment rates for the sector hovered near the all-time low for the month, according to an analysis of new government data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Both residential and nonresidential construction employers want to.

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Construction Industry Adds 20K Employees in July; Nonresidential Employment Dips, Says AGC

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction employment increased by 20,000 jobs in July but the gains were limited to housing, while employment related to infrastructure and nonresidential building construction slipped by 4,000, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data.

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Construction Sector Adds 84,000 Workers in October, Project Cancellations Undermine Future Gains, says AGC

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction employment increased by 84,000 jobs in October, with jobs added in both nonresidential and residential categories, according to a recent analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data.

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Two-Thirds of Metros Shed Construction Jobs from August 2019 to August 2020, AGC Urges Congress to Pass COVID Relief

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction employment decreased in 241, or 67%, out of 358 metro areas between August 2019 and last month, according to an analysis of new government data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Project cancellations are spreading, and fewer new projects are starting up. Simonson noted.

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Pandemic Prompts Strong Demand for Housing, Undermines Demand for Other Nonresidential Projects, says AGC

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction employment increased by 26,000 jobs in September to a total of 7,245,000, but the gains were concentrated in housing, while employment in the infrastructure and nonresidential building construction sector remained little changed, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America.

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July Construction Employment Consistent with Spending

Construction Equipment

Construction employment in July was down by 6,000 from the previous month, with growth occurring only on the residential side, according to analysis of federal data by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).'

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Construction Employment Drops by 1,000 Jobs in March

Construction Equipment

Construction declined by 1,000 jobs in March but is still up by 282,000 jobs compared to March 2014, as the sector''s unemployment rate fell to 9.5 percent, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).