Construction Sector Adds 4,000 Jobs in January; Nonresidential Job Gains Offset Declines in Residential as Average Wages Rose to $30.84 an Hour

Construction sector employment increased by 4,000 positions in January as gains in nonresidential construction offset the decline in the residential sector, according to an analysis of new government data the Associated General Contractors of America released today. Association officials cautioned, however, that tightening labor market conditions may undermine future construction...