New Bureau of Labor Statistics report says union portion of the total private sector construction workforce declined last year to 11.7%, the lowest annual level in a decade, but building trades counter that data understates organized labor strength.

Fatal construction accidents were down about 2% overall in 2021, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports, but some types of construction accidents saw worrying increases.

Industry's jobless rate is down from October, year-earlier levels.

The number of nonfatal construction workplace injuries and illnesses declined in 2021 and the industry’s injury/illness rate was unchanged from the previous year's level.

But an industry economist sees signs of a continued construction jobs shortage.

Construction's unemployment rate of 4.6% was the lowest ever recorded for the month of April, according to AGC.

Industry unemployment rate rises to 7.1% from December's 5%, but improves sharply year-over-year.

Nonresidential specialty contractors segment shows strongest results.

Industry's workplace fatalities dip 5% in 2020, but fatality rate is up to 10.2 per 100,000 workers from 9.7.

The unemployment rate was up from October level but has improved year over year.