Construction Employment Decreases By 11,000 In December, Ends Year Little Changed As Owners Delay Committing To Nonresidential Projects

Construction employment declined by 11,000 positions in December, with modest decreases in both residential and nonresidential sectors, according to an analysis of new government data the Associated General Contractors of America released today. Association officials noted that the new employment figures reflect the same contractor concerns identified in the group’s...