Tag Archives: construction sector

The number of open positions in the construction sector increased in July, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). The current level of open jobs is down from three years ago due to …

The number of open positions in the construction sector increased in May, 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 …

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 …

According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), residential construction employment is now at 3.4 million, with 961,000 builders and 2.4 million residential speciality trade contractors.  In December 2024, construction workers saw a 5.5% unemployment rate. This is slightly …