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Infrastructure Jobs Slip by 4,000 in July

Construction Equipment

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 released…

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AGC Calls for New Infrastructure, Other Relief Measures

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction employment decreased in 225, or 62%, out of 358 metro areas between June 2019 and last month despite widespread increases from May to June, according to an analysis of new government data that the Associated General Contractors of America released. Those gains were not enough to erase.

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Construction Employment Increased in 45 States in February

Pro Builder

Despite hiring progress nationwide, most construction firms still report trouble finding enough workers to keep pace with demand, and as a result, many contractors are opting not to bid on projects due to a lack of staff. Even as large infrastructure projects come to town, builders are competing over a small pool of staff for their work.

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July Construction Employment Lags Pre-Pandemic Peak in 36 States, Delta Variant Threatens Further Gains

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction employment in July remained below the levels reached before the pre-pandemic peak in February 2020 in 36 states, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government employment data.

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Construction industry adds 158,000 workers in June but infrastructure jobs decline

BD+C

Construction employment increased by 158,000 jobs in June, but employment related to infrastructure slipped, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data released today.

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Homebuilding Sees Employment Gains, Nonres Stumbles

Construction Equipment

Construction employment increased by 16,000 jobs in August, but the gains were concentrated in housing. Infrastructure and nonresidential building construction lost 11,000 jobs, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data. In addition, an AGC survey…

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Only 14 States + D.C. Added Construction Jobs Since Pandemic Began as Supply Problems, Lack of Infrastructure Bill Undermine Recovery

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Only 14 states and the District of Columbia have added construction jobs since just before the start of the pandemic in February 2020, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. The post Only 14 States + D.C.