Construction Employment Falls By 11,000 In February With Declines In Residential And Nonresidential As Firms Worry About Demand Levels

Construction employment declined by 11,000 jobs in February, with decreases in both residential and nonresidential segments, according to an analysis of new government data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. The decline follows stronger hiring in January than previously reported and suggests contractors are becoming more cautious...