Construction employment rises in 43 states, says AGC
Forty-three states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between February 2015 and February 2016, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. AGC also found that construction employment increased in 27 states between January and February. Association officials said the pullback in energy prices and farm income appeared to be dampening demand for construction in some states while firms in other states continue to expand.
"In most of the country, construction continues to outpace other industries in adding jobs," said Ken Simonson, chief economist for the association. "Contractors remain upbeat about demand for many types of projects, but they are having difficulty finding enough qualified workers."