Construction Employment Increases in 26 States

Construction employment expanded in 26 states and the District of Columbia between February and March 2010, yet only Arkansas and North Dakota have more construction workers than they did a year ago, according to AGC's analysis of federal employment figures released Friday. The new figures, while offering room for optimism, underscore how far the industry is from a recovery, AGC said.  Read AGC's press release here. CNBC covered the the story here, as well as the Seattle Times and Phoenix Business Journal.