Recent analysis from the Associated General Contractors said construction employment increased year-over-year in 33 states and the District of Columbia in May. In addition, Association officials noted that employment gains in the industry have been muted amid questions about a range of federal labor, tax and trade policies.
“Construction has been in a holding pattern for several months, with gains in a small majority of states…Uncertainty over tariffs, immigration, federal funding, taxes and other policy shifts is causing many types of projects to be put on hold across the country.” Said Ken Simonson, the AGC’s chief economist.
Texas added the most construction employees (28,600 jobs or 3.4%), followed by Ohio (17,000 jobs, 6.9%), Michigan (10,400 jobs, 5.3%), Florida (9,900 jobs, 1.5%), and New Mexico (9,100 jobs, 17.2%). Not surprising, California lost the most construction jobs during the past 12 months (-13,800 jobs, -1.5%).
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