Environment and Energy
February 7, 2023
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.
The 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.


