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    Construction Adds 11,000 Jobs in October

    Written by Sandy Williams


    Hurricane recovery may have boosted construction jobs slightly in October, but the Associated General Contractors of America says strong overall conditions prevail in the industry.

    Construction employment was at its highest level in nine years last month, adding 11,000 jobs and reducing industry unemployment to 4.5 percent, the lowest rate since 2006.

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