Construction employment increased in 28 states and the District of Columbia in August from a year earlier, while only 19 states added construction jobs between July and August, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America today. Association officials noted that a recent workforce survey the association released found contractors in many states are struggling to fill open positions amid workforce shortages.
“Most firms are struggling to find enough workers to hire amid persistent labor shortages,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “These labor shortages are the number one cause for delayed construction projects, according to our recent survey.”
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