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    AGC: Construction Adds 25,000 Jobs in January

    Written by David Schollaert


    The construction industry added 25,000 employees in January month over month (MoM), while boosting wages for hourly workers vs. competing industries in a bid to attract more workers, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) said in a statement.

    construction2The industry was benefiting from relatively strong demand for construction projects as firms still struggle to fill available positions in the sector, the report, released Feb. 3, said. US Labor Department data shows firms would have added significantly more workers if they were available.

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