AGC: Construction employment rises in 39 states, qualified workers grow scarce
Construction employment increased in 39 states between June 2015 and June 2016, although half of the states shed construction jobs between May and June, according to an analysis of U.S. Labor Department data released by the Associated General Contractors of America.
“Construction demand is growing strongly in all regions and among many types of owners,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “But contractors appear to be struggling to fill jobs in the short run.”