Construction employment trends were evenly split between metro areas that added jobs between September 2024 and September 2025 and metros with flat or falling headcounts, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data. Association officials noted that demand for industrial and data center construction remains robust, but demand in other sectors flags.
“The latest data on employment by metro area shows how spotty construction activity has become,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “Although a few project types, such as data centers, power, and certain infrastructure and manufacturing plants, are booming, many metro areas are experiencing a drop in activity.”
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