Steel Markets
January 26, 2016
Strong Demand Increases Construction Jobs in 2015
Written by Sandy Williams
Construction employment increased in the U.S. in December and for 2015 amid strong demand according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America. The press release from AGC follows:
Forty-four states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs in 2015 while construction employment increased in 39 states and D.C. between November and December amid strong demand for construction in most states, according to analysis of Labor Department data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said that many of the states experiencing construction declines appear to be energy producing states.
