Construction employment increased in 38 states and the District of Columbia in December from a year earlier, while 26 states added construction jobs between November and December, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America today. Association officials said that future employment levels in the construction industry could be impacted depending on the new administration’s workforce and funding plans.
“Many firms are counting on strong public-sector demand this year and plan to hire as a result,” said Jeffrey Shoaf, the association’s chief executive officer. “But possible federal funding pauses and efforts to curtail lawful work authorizations could impact future hiring plans for many firms.”