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Nonresidential Construction Employment Increases, Says ABC

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The construction industry added 23,000 jobs on net in October, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has increased by 219,000 jobs, an increase of 2.8%. The construction unemployment rate increased to 4% in October. last month.

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Engineering construction workers reject 8.5% pay offer

Construction Enquirer

Engineering construction workers operating under the Blue Book agreement have overwhelmingly rejected contractors’ final wage increase offer. The employers’ latest two-year offer includes a 8.5% increase in both hourly rates and travel allowance for 2024, followed by a 3.5%

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Nonresidential Construction Employment Increases in May

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The construction industry added 25,000 jobs on net in May, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has increased by 192,000 jobs, an increase of 2.5%. The construction unemployment rate dropped to 3.5% Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Construction Employment Increases by 16,000, ABC Says

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The construction industry added 16,000 jobs on net in August, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of data released by the U.S. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has risen by 311,000 jobs or 4.2%. Heavy and civil engineering employment fell by 2,000 positions. in July to.

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Nonresidential Construction Employment Increases, Says ABC

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The construction industry added 13,000 jobs on net in June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of data released by the U.S. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has risen by 292,000 jobs, an increase of 4.0%. The construction industry unemployment rate dropped slightly to 3.7%

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Nonresidential Construction Employment Dips in April

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The construction industry added 2,000 jobs in April, but nonresidential construction employment decreased by 2,000 positions, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data by the U.S. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has expanded by 235,000 jobs, an increase of 3.2%. last month.

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Prefab Steel vs. Traditional Construction: Which Is Right For You?

Construction Marketing

Prefab steel construction is transforming the building landscape with its innovative approach. Choosing between prefab steel and traditional construction involves matching the method to your project’s needs. Companies like Price Buildings provide the pre-made parts or structures the construction team assembles on-site.