Construction employment rises in 43 states, says AGC
Construction job growth rebounded in October as 43 states and the District of Columbia recorded employment increases from a year earlier, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials cautioned, however, that sustaining such widespread job gains will require support at all levels of government for construction training programs.
"Construction job gains were more widespread than at any time since last February," said Ken Simonson, chief economist for the association. "Several states that had recently experienced year-over-year job losses began adding workers, while net employment gains accelerated in numerous other states."