Construction activity in the Northwest remains solid, according to industry leaders. Construction employment for Oregon and Washington is up year-over-year as well, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Associated General Contractors. Construction employment in Washington increased by 6.3%, or 10,900 jobs, between May 2015 and May 2016 on a seasonally adjusted basis.
The construction sector in Oregon led the state’s major industries in employment growth between May 2015 and May 2016, adding 8,100 jobs, an increase of 9.9%. Alaska, however, lost 900 jobs between May 2015 and May 2016.