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.

The industry added 44,000 jobs in October, with hiring by nonresidential specialty contractors leading the way.

Labor Dept. report shows spike in respiratory illness cases.

All three major construction sectors added jobs in September, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Despite the overall gain, some nonresidential construction segments still show job losses in July.