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Industry employment hits new record amid strong demand, but firms would have hired even more workers as construction officials call for measures to enable more people to work in the industry
Construction firms added 25,000 employees in January and raised wages for hourly workers more steeply than other sectors, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government data.
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, Texas, and Provo-Orem, Utah, have largest 12-month gains, while Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, Florida, has largest job loss; Richmond, Virginia, has the fastest rate of annual decline
Construction employment increased in 268 of 358 metro areas between December 2021 and December 2022, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data.
California and Louisiana lead in monthly job gains, while Missouri and North Dakota have largest losses; California and Rhode Island top list of year-over-year gains, while New Jersey has largest decrease
Construction employment climbed in 30 states and the District of Columbia from November to December, and 42 states added construction jobs during the past 12 months, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released Jan. 24 by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Association survey finds contractors optimistic about adding workers in 2023 but worried about finding enough workers to fill positions; calls for immigration reform and investments in construction education
Construction firms added 28,000 employees in December and continued to raise wages for hourly workers more than other sectors, as the industry’s unemployment rate fell to a record low for the month, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government data.
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, Texas, and Provo-Orem, Utah, have largest 12-month gains, while Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, Florida, has lost the most total jobs and has the fastest rate of annual decline
Construction employment increased in 268 of 358 metro areas between November 2021 and November 2022, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data. Association officials said the job gains likely would have been higher, but that many contractors report that demand for new projects is outpacing the availability of workers in many parts of the country.
But record-tying low unemployment rate of 3.9 percent and elevated number of job openings suggest construction industry continues to fall short of hiring as many workers as it needs
Construction companies added 20,000 employees in November and continued to raise wages for hourly workers more steeply than other sectors as the industry’s unemployment rate tumbled, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government data. Association officials said the data shows that firms would have added significantly more workers if they could find more people to hire.
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, Texas, and Provo-Orem, Utah, post the largest year-over-year gains; Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, Florida, and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, experience the worst decreases over 12 months
Construction employment increased in 268, or 75 percent, of 358 metro areas between October 2021 and October 2022, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data. Association officials noted, however, that job vacancies outpaced hiring, as construction firms struggle to find enough qualified workers to hire.
Construction pay continues to increase as average hourly earnings hits $35.27, as industry officials push for measures to encourage more people to pursue high-paying construction careers
The construction industry added only 1,000 employees in October while it continued to boost wages for hourly workers, as firms compete to hire from a small labor pool, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government data. Association officials said the small increase in construction employment is an indication of how hard it has become for construction firms to find qualified workers to hire.
Construction workers now earn over $35 an hour on average, while the sector’s unemployment rate hits 3.4 percent as association officials call for construction education funding and immigration reforms
The construction industry added 19,000 employees in September as it boosted wages for hourly workers at the fastest rate in 40 years, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government data. Association officials said that even with the pay raises, many contractors are still having a difficult time finding qualified workers to hire.
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, Texas; Muskegon, Michigan; and Bloomington, Illinois, have largest 12-month gains; Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, Florida, and Richmond, Virginia, experience the worst year-over-year decreases
Construction employment increased in 246, or 69 percent, of 358 metro areas between August 2021 and August 2022, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data. But association officials noted the job gains likely would have been higher if firms could find more qualified people to hire and train.
