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ABC: Construction Employment Growth Strong in February

Construction Superintendent Magazine

On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has increased by 174,000 jobs, an increase of 2.1%. Nonresidential construction employment increased by 6,200 positions on net, with growth in all three subcategories. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Nonresidential building added 1,700 jobs last month. in February.

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Construction employment sees record rebound in May

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New government employment data points to a sooner-than-expected economic recovery, according to ABC economist Anirban Basu.

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ABC: Construction Underperforms Broader Economy in December Jobs Report

Construction Superintendent Magazine

On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has increased by 196,000 jobs, an increase of 2.4%. Nonresidential construction employment increased by 4,700 positions on net, with growth in all three subcategories. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Nonresidential specialty trade added the most jobs, increasing by 3,900 positions.

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ABC: Construction Job Openings Down Nearly 40% From a Year Ago

Construction Superintendent Magazine

JOLTS defines a job opening as any unfilled position for which an employer is actively recruiting. Construction industry job openings fell again in October and are down nearly 40% over the past year,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu. While JOLTS data can be.

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ABC: Construction Adds Just 10,000 Jobs in November

Construction Superintendent Magazine

On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has risen by 211,000 jobs, an increase of 2.6%. Nonresidential construction employment increased by 6,800 positions on net, with growth in 2 of the 3 subcategories. Nonresidential specialty trade added the most jobs on net, with employment in the category increasing by 7,000 positions.

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ABC: All but 3 States Had Construction Unemployment Rates Below 10% in December 2024

Construction Superintendent Magazine

National NSA payroll construction employment was 191,000 higher than December 2023. As of December 2024, SA payroll construction employment was 701,000, or 9.2%, above its pre-pandemic. All but three states (Minnesota, New Jersey and Rhode Island) had construction unemployment rates below 10%.

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ABC Releases Data for September Construction Job Openings

Construction Superintendent Magazine

JOLTS defines a job opening as any unfilled position for which an employer is actively recruiting. Read more The post ABC Releases Data for September Construction Job Openings appeared first on Construction Superintendent. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey.

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