Construction employment increased by 28,000 positions in November, outpacing the rate of overall nonfarm payroll growth, according to an analysis of new government data the Associated General Contractors of America released today. Association officials noted that the construction sector continues to experience acute labor shortages as the pool of lawfully authorized workers continues to shrink.
“Construction employment rebounded in November and continued to grow faster than overall nonfarm payrolls,” said Macrina Wilkins, the association’s senior research analyst. “The underlying trends still point to steady demand for nonresidential construction, even as parts of the residential market remain soft.”
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