Construction Employment Continues to Rise Across the U.S.
Construction employment expanded in 232 metro areas, declined in 66 and was stagnant in 60 between April 2014 and April 2015, according to a new analysis of federal employment data recently released by the Associated General Contractors of America.
“Demand, particularly from private-sector clients, has rebounded enough that many firms have been steadily expanding their head count during the past 12 months,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “But construction employment is still below prior peak levels in most areas, as firms worry about the fate of federal transportation funding.”