Articles Tagged with ''Construction Employment''

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Despite a small increase in hiring, the job market for construction workers remains "subdued," says ABC chief economist Anirban Basu.

The majority of new construction jobs were in the non-residential sector, which added 27,900 positions.

Forty-four states saw their unemployment numbers rise in December, when compared to November numbers.

Projects delayed and canceled due to lack of federal funding is effecting employment in the industry, says AGC. 

Producer prices fell in August, but construction input costs climbed as metals and diesel rose. With jobs revised lower, contractors face uneven pressures closing out 2025.

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

The construction industry saw an overall increase of 19,000 jobs in February, but its unemployment rate increased to 7.2% for the month.

All construction industry segments added jobs, led by nonresidential specialty contractors.

Some contractors have been turning to new strategies to find workers amid a labor shortage.