Michigan and Wisconsin were among the top 10 states to see construction employment gains in April in year-over-year comparisons, according to data compiled by Arlington, Va.-based Associated General Contractors of America. Michigan logged a 10 increase in construction employment from April 2014 to April 2015, trailing only Idaho and Washington, which saw increases of of 12.4% and and 12% for the same period.
Wisconsin, ranked No. 10, saw construction employment rise 7.9% in year-over-year comparisons.