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May 2025 job opening were down by 130,000 compared with May 2024.

Experts note economic uncertainty is slowing job growth in the construction sector. 

Movement in the construction job force has been slow amid the current economic uncertainty. 

Increases in steel, copper prices were reported in April. 

Experts remain concerned about the industry's future despite the promising report. 

Openings were down or stagnant in nearly half of all metro areas.

Iron and steel, steel mill products and copper wire and cable prices all showed significant increases.

Prices are expected to rise further as tariffs go into effect.

December 2024's number of open construction positions was down 50% from the same time in 2023.

Revised jobs report cuts the previous number by 0.5%, or 818,000 jobs, but one expert says it won't have much effect on unemployment rate data or future policymaking.