Midwest builders continued see improving employment conditions in July, reversing months of declines in year-over-year comparisons, according to data compiled by Arlington, Va.-based Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).
Of the six states covered by ENR Midwest, only Indiana (-8,600, -7%), and Ohio (-2,900, -2%) logged job losses for the month. Job gains were greatest in Missouri (+7,800, 7%), followed by Wisconsin (3,700, 4%,), Michigan (1,400, 1%) and Illinois (1,300, 1%).