Construction Employment Increases in 71% Metro Areas
ARLINGTON, Va. — Construction employment grew in 255 out of 358 metro areas (71%) between July 2018 and July 2019, declined in 56, and was unchanged in 47, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).
Association officials said a newly released workforce survey they conducted with Autodesk showed the employment gains would likely have been even more widespread if firms could find more qualified workers to hire, and they urged federal officials to bolster career training programs.