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

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The analysis found that only six states had lower estimated construction unemployment rates over the same period and 44 states were higher. 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.

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US Construction Half a Million Workers Short

Construction Today

Fresh data released by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) underscores the gravity of this shortfall, estimating a staggering deficit of 501,000 workers to satisfy existing demand. In recent years, the US construction sector has grappled with a formidable challenge: a significant dearth of proficient laborers.

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Construction Workforce Shortage Tops Half a Million in 2023, Says ABC

Construction Superintendent Magazine

The construction industry will need to attract an estimated 546,000 additional workers on top of the normal pace of hiring in 2023 to meet the demand for labor, according to a proprietary model developed by Associated Builders and Contractors.

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July Construction Unemployment Rates Remain Low, Says ABC

Construction Superintendent Magazine

In July, estimated not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rates rose nationally and in 38 states, fell in eight states and remained unchanged in four on a year-over-year basis, according to an analysis of U.S. The post July Construction Unemployment Rates Remain Low, Says ABC appeared first on Construction Superintendent.

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May Construction Unemployment Rates Down Year Over Year in 45 States, Says ABC

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Estimated May construction unemployment rates fell in 45 states on a year-over-year basis, rose in four states and were unchanged in one state (Alabama), according to an analysis of U.S. May proved to be an excellent month for construction employment, despite the ongoing shortage of. WASHINGTON, D.C. percent from May 2017 to 4.4

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April Construction Unemployment Rates down in 49 States Year over Year, Says ABC

Construction Superintendent Magazine

In April, for the second month in a row, estimated not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rates fell nationally and in 49 states on a year-over-year basis, according to an analysis of U.S. The post April Construction Unemployment Rates down in 49 States Year over Year, Says ABC appeared first on Construction Superintendent.

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February Construction Unemployment Rates Down Year-Over-Year in 34 States, Says ABC

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Estimated construction unemployment rates were down in 34 states on a year-over-year basis, unchanged in one state (Arizona) and up in 15 states. The post February Construction Unemployment Rates Down Year-Over-Year in 34 States, Says ABC appeared first on Construction Superintendent.

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