Construction employment expanded in 236 metro areas, declined in 53 and was stagnant in 50 between September 2013 and September 2014, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by AGC of America. Association officials said that as firms expand their payrolls, many are finding a limited supply of available qualified workers.
"It is good news that construction employment gains have spread to more than two-thirds of the nation?s metro areas," said Ken Simonson, chief economist for the association. "But there is a growing risk that contractors in many of these regions will have trouble finding qualified workers to complete the rising volume of projects."
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