Steel Markets
June 22, 2019
AGC: 31 States Add Construction Jobs in May
Written by Sandy Williams
Construction employment increased in 31 states and the District of Columbia from April to May, according to an analysis of Labor Department data by the Associated General Contractors of America. In the 12 months to May 2019, 39 states and D.C. added construction jobs.
“Construction demand remains strong, and contractors increased their workforce in most states over the past year, yet the record number of job openings at the end of April implies contractors would add even more workers if they could,” stated Chief Economist Ken Simonson. “With the unemployment rate now near a 50-year low, it is more challenging than ever for contractors to hire and retain qualified employees.”
