Construction sector employment rose by 25,000 jobs in September as both nonresidential and residential contractors added workers at a faster clip than other industries, according to an analysis of new government data the Associated General Contractors of America released today. Association officials noted that firms continue to boost pay as they seek to add even more people to their payrolls to keep pace with demand.
“Construction job growth has remained strong,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “The persistently low unemployment rate for jobseekers with construction experience and the high level of job openings suggest the industry would hire even more workers if they could find enough qualified applicants.”
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