The U.S. economy added 172,000 jobs in May, marking the third straight month of job gains despite rising inflation and continued economic uncertainty, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rate in the month remained unchanged at …
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The number of open positions in construction was down in February, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). The current level of open jobs is down measurably from three years ago due to …
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According to a proprietary model recently developed and released by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), the construction industry needs to attract an estimated 349,000 net new workers in 2026 to meet demand for construction services. In 2027, the industry will …
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The number of open, unfilled positions in the construction industry increased in November, according to the delayed Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). As the labor market weakened at the end of 2025, the number …
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In June, nationwide total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 147,000, up from 144,000 jobs added in May, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The construction sector saw a 15,000-job increase in June compared to May. 21 states added construction …
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