All industry segments recorded increases for the month, led by residential specialty trade contractors

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

Industry jobs tied to electric power generation; transmission, storage and distribution; and energy efficiency grew in 2021, but report data does not reflect impacts of more current sector events. 

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

Industry employment tops pre-pandemic peak for the first time, BLS says.

Nonresidential specialty contractors segment shows strongest results.

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

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

Residential construction showed stronger jobs increases than nonresidential categories.

Most of the monthly job gains were concentrated in nonresidential construction.