construction employment

As the federal government continues to neglect infrastructure, more states have stepped up of late to provide necessary funding for roads and bridges.Photo: iStockphoto.com/Juan-Enrique

Construction employment down in most metros

Zach Mentz Published Jul 30, 2020

Construction employment decreased in 225 of 358 metro areas between June 2019 and June of this year, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. Keep Reading

AGC: New measures needed to offset construction employment declines

Kevin Yanik Published Apr 21, 2020

According to the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), new monthly job loss data foreshadows more layoffs amid project cancellations and state cutbacks in road projects. Keep Reading

Construction employment grows in metro areas

Allison Kral Published Jan 4, 2016

Construction employment increased in 190 of 358 metro areas, reports the Associated General Contractors of America (AGCA) in a new analysis. Firms appear to be having an easier time finding workers to hire, according to AGCA. Additionally, AGCA reports construction… Keep Reading

Construction jobs increase in 40 states in past year

Allison Kral Published Jun 22, 2015

Construction firms added jobs in 40 states and the District of Columbia (D.C.) between May 2014 and May 2015, reports the Associated General Contractors of America (AGCA). In addition, construction firms added jobs in 28 states and D.C. between April… Keep Reading