U.S. Construction Employment Reaches 8.34 Million Workers
U.S. construction employment reached about 8.343 million workers in July after the industry added 22,000 jobs during the month.
Nonresidential Construction Employment Climbs 2.6% in a Year
Nonresidential construction employment increased by 126,400 jobs, or 2.6%, over the past year while residential employment moved lower.
Residential and Nonresidential Construction Labor Markets Move in Opposite Directions
Residential construction lost 44,200 jobs year over year while nonresidential construction added 126,400, creating a sharp split in labor demand.
Construction Wages Accelerate as Contractors Fight to Keep Skilled Craft Workers
Construction pay growth accelerated in July, with craft-worker wages rising faster than pay for production workers across the broader private sector.
Nonresidential Construction Adds 20,000 Jobs as Data Center Work Keeps Hiring Strong
Nonresidential construction added 20,000 jobs in July, led by 15,400 new specialty-trade positions as data center work stayed strong.
Construction Has More Open Jobs Even as Hiring Fails to Keep Pace
Construction job openings rose sharply in June while industry hiring remained uneven, highlighting the gap between available work and available workers.
Construction Unemployment Falls to 3.7% as Contractors Compete for Experienced Workers
The construction unemployment rate fell to 3.7% in July, tightening the available labor pool while nonresidential hiring continued to grow.
Construction Job Openings Jump to 305,000 and Rise 36% in One Year
Construction employers reported 305,000 job openings at the end of June, up 14,000 for the month and 81,000 from a year earlier.
Every State Reports Construction Unemployment Below 10%
Every state posted a construction unemployment rate below 10% in June, and all but three states were below 7%, according to ABC.
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