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Report: Four out of five states added construction jobs in 2022

January 26, 2023By

Associated General Contractors of America leaders say firms would have added more people if they could find workers.

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ABC: Construction employment up in September

October 10, 2022By

The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) says the construction industry gained 19,000 jobs in September, with nonresidential construction adding 13,100.

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AGC: Construction employment up in August

September 22, 2022By

Illinois, Arizona and Georgia were among the states that added the most jobs in the month, while Minnesota, California and Missouri lost the most in August.

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The combination of long hours and shift work can result in a tired or fatigued workforce. Photo: Nalinee Supapornpasupad/IStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

ABC: Construction job openings, unemployment down in June

August 3, 2022By

Construction job openings decreased by 71,000 jobs from May to June, while industry unemployment dropped 3.8 percent from June 2021.

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AGC: June construction employment behind pre-pandemic levels

July 27, 2022By

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says June construction employment lagged pre-pandemic levels despite record job openings.

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AGC: Record-high job openings still plaguing construction

May 23, 2022By

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) say while construction employment is above pre-pandemic levels in 32 states, record job openings could threaten further gains.

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ABC: Construction unemployment down in 45 states in March 2022

April 27, 2022By

An analysis of federal data done by the Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) shows that 45 states have lower construction unemployment in March 2022 compared to March 2021.

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AGC: Construction employment up in 75 percent of metro areas in March 2022

April 21, 2022By

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) says construction employment is up in 75 percent of metro areas from March 2021 to March 2022.

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ABC: Construction employment exceeds pre-pandemic levels

April 1, 2022By

The construction industry added 19,000 jobs in March, according to the Associated Builders & Contractors, pushing employment above pre-pandemic levels.

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