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Employment Falls in 62% of Metros in June

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Construction employment decreased in 225, or 62 percent, out of 358 metro areas in June compared to the same period last year, despite widespread increases from May to June, according to an analysis of government data that the Associated General Contractors of America. It’s troubling to see…

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Construction Employment Increases in 218 Metros

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Construction employment grew in 218, or 61 percent, out of 358 metro areas between March 2018 and March 2019, declined in 83 (23 percent) and was unchanged in 57, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Federal data on…

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Construction Employment Increases In 230 of 358 Metro Areas from May 2022 to May 2023

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction employment increased in 230, or 64%, of 358 metro areas between May 2022 and May 2023, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data. 6,000 jobs, 4%); and Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, Ore.-Wash. 6,000 jobs, 7%). 18%, 200 jobs).

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AGC: Construction Employment Rises, Job Levels Reach Near Record Levels

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction employment increased in 231 or 65 percent of 358 metro areas between January 2023 and January 2024, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data.

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Employment Increases in 231 Metro Areas

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Construction employment grew in 231, or 65 percent, out of 358 metro areas between October 2018 and 2019, declined in 69, and was unchanged in 58, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. Employers in most areas remain busy and eager to hire workers, but they struggle to find…

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Employment Grew in 65% of Metro Regions

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Construction employment in October grew in 231 out of 358 metropolitan areas defined by the federal government, according to the Associated General Contractors of America, which is 65 percent of the regions. Comparing data to October 2018, AGC said employment declined in 69 metros and was unchanged…

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Construction Employment Declines or Stagnates in 101 Metro Areas, Reports Association

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction employment declined or stagnated in 101 metro areas between February 2020, the last month before the pandemic, and June 2021, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government employment data.

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