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Construction Employment Increases in 2018 Amid Strong Demand, But Labor Shortages Likely Prevented Additional Gains

Construction employment grew in 273 out of 358 metro areas between December 2017 and December 2018, declined in 37 and was unchanged in 48, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released Jan....


Construction Employment Increases in December 2018 in 43 States, D.C.

Forty-three states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between December 2017 and December 2018, while 36 states added construction jobs between November and December, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data released Jan....


Construction Costs Dip in December But Most Materials, Services Prices Accelerate in 2018

After a year marked by numerous price spikes, construction costs declined in December but remained elevated compared to year-earlier prices, while prices of new buildings also moved higher, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new Labor Department data....


Construction Employment Rises by 38,000 in December, 280,000 in 2018

Construction employment increased by 38,000 jobs in December and by 280,000 jobs, or 4.0 percent, over the past year, while the industry's average pay accelerated and unemployment decreased to a historic low, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America....


Construction Employment Rises by 5,000 Jobs in November, 282,000 for the Year

Construction employment increased by 5,000 jobs in November and by 282,000 jobs over the past year while the industry's average pay continued increases and unemployment decreased to a historic low, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America....


Construction Spending Dips in October But Maintains Year-Over-Year Gains

Construction spending inched lower in October from September levels but increased from the October 2017 total, according to an analysis of new Census data by the Associated General Contractors of America....


Construction Employment Increases in 281 Metros From October 2017 to 2018

Construction employment grew in 281, or 78 percent, out of 358 metro areas between October 2017 and October 2018, declined in 43 and was unchanged in 34, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released Nov....


Construction Employment Rises From October 2017 To October 2018 In 44 States, D.C.

Forty-four states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between October 2017 and October 2018, while 36 states and D.C. added construction jobs between September and October, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data released Nov....


Construction Bid Prices Accelerate in October But Contractors' Costs Rise Faster

The price of new nonresidential buildings accelerated in October as contractors attempted to recoup fast-rising costs for materials and labor, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new Labor Department data....


Construction Employment Rises By 30,000 Jobs in October, 330,000 for the Year

Construction employment increased by 30,000 jobs in October and by 330,000 jobs over the past year, topping 7.3 million for the first time since April 2008, while the industry's average pay jumped and unemployment decreased to a historic low, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America....


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