Construction Employment Increases in 252 of 358 Metro Areas in the US from August 2018 to August 2019
ARLINGTON, Va. — Construction employment grew in 252 out of 358 metro areas between August 2018 and August 2019, declined in 60, and was unchanged in 46, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Association officials said that while firms are finding ways to add staff, a recent survey found 80% of contractors are having a hard time finding enough workers to hire.