Construction jobs in February reach highest level since June 2009
According to the Associated General Contractors of America, construction employers added 15,000 workers to payrolls in February despite harsh winter working conditions. This raised industry employment to the highest level since June 2009. However, association officials noted that as the industry adds jobs many firms report they are already having a hard time finding skilled workers.
“The rate of construction hiring has outpaced job growth in the overall economy for the past year,” said Ken Simonson, the association's chief economist. “During that time, all construction segments have added workers.”